In many states, spousal support is available for almost any length of time the judge designates. But in Texas, the law limits the duration of payments to the “shortest reasonable period that allows the spouse seeking maintenance to earn…

A common concern for many men who have children is this: if they are not married, do they also not have rights with respect to their children? In a word, no. Even if they sign the baby’s birth certificate, unmarried…

Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson partners nominated by peers 
DALLAS – D Magazine’s annual Best Lawyers in Dallas edition has recognized Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson partners Scott Downing, Jeff Anderson and Brad LaMorgese for their knowledge and…

By definition, civil litigation is adversarial. It’s always “my lawyer against your lawyer.” For many years, divorce litigation was the only way to legally dissolve a marriage, divide community property, and set up family support obligations in Texas. But recently,…

The average marriage, which ends in divorce, lasts about eight years. During this time period, community property and separate property often commingle (mix together). For example, the Wife might use money from her paycheck (community asset) to make her student…

Jeffries receives repeat recognition for Family Law expertise 
DALLAS – Family Law attorney Jacob Jeffries of Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson is among the state’s top young attorneys honored in the 2022 edition of Texas Rising Stars. Mr. Jeffries…

Child Support In Texas
To determine the amount of child support payments, most states use extremely complex formulas which account for many different factors. But Texas is a percentage-of-income state. Typically, the only factors that make up this formula…