Parental alienation is one of the most challenging issues to address in child custody disputes. It occurs when one parent manipulates a child to create distance or hostility toward the…
Two ONDA Family Lawyers Recognized Among Dallas’ Best Under 40
Partner Jacob Jeffries, Melissa Cowle honored by D Magazine as top young attorneys DALLAS – Two family lawyers with Dallas-based Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson,…
Understanding The Role Of Guardians Ad Litem In Texas Family Law Cases
Guardians ad Litem (GAL) play a significant role in Texas family law cases, especially when the welfare and best interests of children are at the forefront. As family law attorneys,…
The Impact Of Parental Alienation On Child Custody In Texas
Parental alienation is a deeply concerning issue in family law cases that can have a significant impact on their outcomes. When one parent actively undermines the relationship between a child…
Modifying Alimony Payments In Texas
In many states, post-divorce payments between spouses are called ‘alimony.’ In Texas, those payments are ordered as ‘spousal maintenance’, and it can be an important financial issue for…
Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson Ranked Among Country’s Best Law Firms
Dallas-based family law firm earns national recognition for appellate practice DALLAS – The 2025 edition of Best Law Firms ranks one of the state’s…
Texas Law On Separate vs. Community Property In Divorce Cases
In Texas, property division during a divorce can be a complex issue, primarily because the state of Texas follows a community property system. This system significantly impacts how…
All ONDA Partners Named to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Family Lawyers List for 2025
Lawdragon calls these attorneys advisors who guide clients through “love and loss” DALLAS – Orsinger Nelson Downing Anderson (ONDA), one of Texas’…
How Dallas Courts Determine Alimony In Contentious Divorce Cases
When going through a contentious divorce in Dallas, alimony-or “spousal maintenance,” as it’s called in Texas-can become an important issue. Texas courts are generally less willing to grant alimony than…
Real Estate And Divorce In Dallas
Division Of Real Estate Of all the real estate issues that come up in the course of a Dallas divorce, the division of real property can be one of the…