Divorce and custody battles can be wrenching for any family. But when one parent has international citizenship, the legal issues quickly become highly complex. Former “Gossip Girl” star Kelly Rutherford…
Permant Child Support — Child Disability
On December 17, 2015, the Houston (First) Court of Appeals considered Thompson v. Smith, where the Father appealed an order for him to pay permanent child support for…
Alimony Terminated on the Earlier of a Specific Date or Death of Either Party
On December 17, 2015, the Houston (First) Court of Appeals considered In Hallsted v. McGinnis. In that case, the ex-Wife sued ex-Husband for delinquent alimony payments.
The non-prevailing party may be awarded attorney’s fees
On December 9, 2015, the San Antonio Court of Appeals considered dueling claims for attorney’s fees in In re R.E.S. Mother petitioned to modify a prior divorce decree to gain…
Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson Attorney Paula Bennett of Dallas Earns Family Law Board Certification
DALLAS – The Family Law boutique Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, LLP, congratulates firm attorney Paula Bennett of Dallas on earning Board Certification in Family Law by the Texas Board…
How Do Religious Mediation Services Impact Civil Matters such as Divorce?
A persistent rumor — that Islamic tribunals are operating outside the Constitution — keeps rearing its head in Texas. While there is an Islamic tribunal in the Dallas area,…
Understanding Child Emancipation
In most states an individual under the age of 18 is considered a child and in the legal custody of parents or guardians. Child emancipation happens when a minor becomes…
Failure to segregate fees means no contempt for failure to pay fees, and 62 days of makeup time was excessive
On December 1, 2015, the Houston Court of Appeals (14th District) considered whether attorney’s fees may be enforced by contempt in a custody enforcement case, in In re Braden. Mother…
Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson Earns ‘Best Law Firms’ Honors
DALLAS – For the seventh consecutive year, the respected Texas Family Law boutique Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, LLP, has earned recognition among the nation’s “Best Law Firms” as determined…
Scott Downing Shares Insights with Business Owners During a Divorce
Keeping Your Business Together If divorce happens to you, how can you best manage the outcome where your business is concerned? Scott Downing shares his general advice for…