Dallas-based firm recognized for family law, mediation and appellate work DALLAS – Family law firm Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson (ONDA) has been recognized among the country’s leading law firms in the 2022 Best Law Firms listing for its work…
How is Property Division Decided in a Texas Divorce?
The Lone Star State is a community property state. However, Texas is not a “pure” community property state, like California. In the Golden State, almost all community property, or marital…
What are Texas Alimony Laws?
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…
Richard Orsinger Selected to Texas Bar Association’s Hall of Legends
Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson name partner honored for impactful career SAN ANTONIO – Acclaimed Texas attorney Richard R. Orsinger, name partner in the Family Law boutique…
What is a Mediated Settlement Agreement in a Texas Divorce?
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…
Five Partners with Family Law Firm Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson Make Texas’ Top 100 List of Lawyers
Total of 13 attorneys earn recognition in 2021 Texas Super Lawyers guide DALLAS – Five partners with Family Law firm Orsinger, Nelson, Downing &…
How Long Do You Have to be Married to Receive Alimony in Texas?
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…
Texas Lawyer’s ‘Best of 2021’ Edition Honors Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson
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…
The Implications of International Child Custody Cases
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…
What is a Mediated Settlement Agreement in Texas?
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…