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…
Three Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson Attorneys Earn Family Law Board Certifications
The Family Law boutique Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, LLP, congratulates attorneys Chris Oldner, Holly Rampy Baird and R. Porter Corrigan II for earning Board Certification in Family Law by…
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…
Jeff Anderson Looks at How Pre-Obergefell Common-Law Marriages are Redefining Family Law
Jeff Anderson looks at how Texas courts are addressing the question of how to address pre-Obergefell common-law marriage claims of same-sex couples in “Same-Sex and the Common-Law Marriage” in the…
Taking the High Road Helps to Avoid the Pitfalls of Divorce
Paula Bennett and Paul Hewitt share their insights on how to minimize the stress of divorce in “Heartbreak with Less Heartache” in the January/February 2018 issue of Good Life Family.
Two from Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson Named to D Magazine’s List of Top Young Attorneys
Noted Texas family law boutique Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, LLP, is pleased to announce that attorneys Holly Rampy Baird and Ryan Kirkham have been selected to D Magazine’s annual…