Philosophically, spousal support is one of the most divisive issues in a marriage dissolution. Some people, mostly obligees, or people receiving support, claim alimony is critical to a just and right division of the marital estate. Others, mostly obligors, or people paying support, claim alimony is basically a financial penalty. There isn’t much case law to provide guidance in this
A few divorce cases go to trial. Perhaps a spouse wants or needs a judicial declaration that the divorce was the other spouse’s fault. Or, maybe the two sides are so far apart in key areas that settlement is impossible. But roughly 95 percent of civil cases settle out of court. As outlined below, such settlement agreements, especially if
Total of 13 attorneys earn recognition in 2021 Texas Super Lawyers guide
DALLAS – Five partners with Family Law firm Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson have earned recognition among the Top 100 attorneys in Texas in the Super Lawyers guide for 2021. A total of 13 lawyers with the firm made this year’s listing of leading attorneys in the state.
The Lone Star State has one of the narrowest spousal support laws in the country. Typically, to qualify for alimony in Texas, the marriage must have lasted at least ten years and the obligee (person requesting support) must be unable to earn enough to meet basic needs. Other qualifications, which do not come up very frequently, include the obligee’s incapacitating
With vaccine mandates making headlines across the country, people are wondering how the decision to forgo the COVID-19 vaccine might affect them. Board Certified Family Law attorney John Kappel recently spoke with FOX 26 about this decision as it relates to family law, and whether a parent could lose custody or visitation rights to their child for refusing to be
Firm earns Best Family Law Firm in Dallas honors
DALLAS – Family Law firm Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson (ONDA) has earned top honors in Texas Lawyer’s “Best of 2021” edition as the best Family Law firm in North Texas.
ONDA earned the No. 1 ranking based on votes by readers of Texas Lawyer newspaper.
“We strive for the best outcomes for our clients facing family law disputes,” said ONDA partner Brad LaMorgese. “We are honored
BY BRAD LaMORGESE
International child custody cases are on the rise due to the mobility of couples who either desire to live abroad or who receive international job assignments. The biggest issue in determining custody issues is where the children reside, as that is typically where the custody battle will take place.
The front line for these matters has been
Most cases settle out of court. In fact, the family law settlement rate is more than 90 percent. Frequently, informal discussions result in a settlement. Sometimes, the two sides do not even meet face to face. However, if the sides are far apart on key issues, most Tarrant County judges appoint professional, third-party mediators. These individuals know how to
12 partners recognized for work in Family Law, Appellate, Arbitration and Mediation
DALLAS – The publishers of the Best Lawyers in America have honored 12 attorneys from Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson (ONDA) in its 2022 edition.
One of the oldest and most prestigious national peer review guides of lawyers in the nation, the annual listing recognizes partners Richard Orsinger, Keith
On July 15, 2021, the law in this area changes substantially. However, these changes only affect the method of child tax credit payment. Parents may now claim some child tax credit money in advance. The new IRS rules do not affect the basic eligibility requirements, which are mostly contained in Form 8332. More on that below.
The child tax
