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…
Helping Your Marriage Be the Best it Can Be… Every Day
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…
What does the standard of review mean on appeal in a family law case in Texas?
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…
What is the process for an appeal in Texas and how long will it take?
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…
Should I file a motion for new trial if I receive a bad ruling from the trial judge?
By Brad LaMorgese Generally, in Texas, a motion for new trial is a good idea if one party is unhappy with the judge’s ruling. A motion for new trial…
Is it true that the judge has to tell me the basis of the ruling after trial?
After a trial, the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure allow either party to request what is called findings of fact and conclusions of law. The judge has to then specify…
Is There a Deadline for Me to File an Appeal of a Judgment?
How long can I take to appeal a final judgment? This is a very good question. If you are appealing too late, then the Court of Appeals will not have…
Traveling Alone Internationally With Children May Require Special Permission
To help combat instances of child abduction by a non-custodial parent, many countries require adults traveling alone with minor children to provide not only valid passports for each member of…
Keith Nelson, Paul Hewett Discuss Future of Frisco Office with Texas Lawyer
“Keith Nelson, a co-founder of the 17-lawyer firm, said Orsinger Nelson has considered expansion into Collin County for a while. ‘Frisco is the place to be in Collin County…
Family Lawyer Paul Hewett Joins Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson’s New Frisco Office
DALLAS – Respected North Texas lawyer Paul Hewett has joined the family law boutique Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, LLP, as a partner in the firm’s newly opened Frisco office.