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
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Family Law Attorneys Scott Downing, Jeff Anderson, Brad LaMorgese Make D Magazine’s Top Lawyers List for 2022
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…
An Overview of Collaborative Divorce in Texas
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,…
What Are Considered Commingled Assets In A Texas Divorce?
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…
Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson’s Jacob Jeffries Earns Texas Rising Stars Honor
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…
What Are Some Factors That Can Impact Child Support In Texas?
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…
What You Need to Know About Parental Alienation Syndrome
Parental alienation is a natural by-product of a divorce. That’s especially true in Texas. The Lone Star State doesn’t have a co-parenting law. So, non-custodial parents often feel more like event planners than moms or dads. Parental Alienation Syndrome, or…
Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson Welcomes Family Law Attorneys Ryan Branch, Kaleigh Downing
Attorneys bring Family Law, Property Division expertise to the team
DALLAS – Nationally recognized Family Law firm Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson welcomes attorneys Ryan Branch and Kaleigh Downing to the firm.
“Ryan and Kaleigh are talented attorneys with the experience we need…
Business Division During a Divorce in Texas
Many Texas divorces include restaurants, professional offices, and small service providers, like beauty shops. Roughly three million American businesses fit into this category. Even if one spouse was completely responsible for operational tasks, these businesses are normally community property which…
Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson’s David Findley Receives Board Certification in Family Law
Findley joins firm attorneys in becoming 16th lawyer to receive distinction
DALLAS – Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson Family Law attorney David Findley has earned board certification in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
“We…