It can be said that there is somewhat of an art and science to an oral argument for an appeal. This matter is subject to much debate. What is the…
Family law is generally confined to the state courts. That is because each state decides its own matrimonial and domestic relations law. So it is very rare for a federal…
Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson Attorneys Welcome the Frisco Community to its New Office The attorneys of Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson’s new Frisco office opened its doors to the…
It is very important, when deciding to appeal, to find out what relief the appeals court can give. Will the appeals court change the decision, or just send me back…
The Texas Supreme Court process is a bit different from the Court of Appeals process. The Texas Supreme Court, unlike the Court of Appeals, is a court of petition. This…
The process for an appeal begins in the trial court. This is the time to request findings of fact and conclusions of law: Finding out the trial court’s reasoning for…
Recent headlines tell the story of a Texas doctor, Chris Brann, who had his former in-laws arrested, claiming they had helped their daughter flee to their native Brazil with his…
If you really want to show your spouse, domestic partner, better half or ball-and-chain that you care, the most effective way to do that is on a day they don’t…
When a case gets to an appeal, the appellate court generally looks at the documents and filings in the lower court as well as the transcripts of the trial and…
These are very good questions and there is no one-size-fits-all answer. Generally, a more complex case with more issues on appeal will take longer than a simple case with few…
