November 3rd, 2017
INSUPPORTABILITY AND NO FAULT DIVORCE
Individuals contemplating divorce frequently find themselves taking a crash course in the often-arcane legal terminology found in the Texas Family Code. One of the most […]
October 19th, 2017
How Can a DWI Conviction Impact Your Ability to Get Custody In Texas?
How a DWI Can Affect Your Custody Case If you’ve recently found yourself in a position you never imagined — discussing the division of assets, […]
April 5th, 2016
Getting Custody of Pets in a Divorce
We all know people who treat their pets like their children. Some of us are those people. So what happens when a couple gets divorced […]
February 10th, 2016
Attorney Jeff Anderson Interviewed by NBCDFW About Protective Order Against Johnny Manziel
Jeff Anderson Tells Reporters What the Protective Order Against Johnny Football Means Police Seek Witnesses in Alleged Manziel Case Source: Nbcdfw.com Family law attorney Jeff […]
February 2nd, 2016
Texas’ New Law on Protective Orders – House Bill 1782
Now It’s Easier for Victims to Get a Protective Order Against Repeat Offenders House Bill 1782 extends the Court’s ability to grant a Protective Order […]
January 20th, 2016
The Missing Child Support Check
A child support order signed by a judge is no guarantee that the money will start flowing in to help take care of the children. […]
December 30th, 2015
What is a Postmarital Agreement?
What is a postmarital agreement you ask? It is an agreement that is made after a couple marries, unlike a premarital agreement that occurs before […]
December 19th, 2015
SO JUST WHAT IS “CONSCIOUS UNCOUPLING?”
When actress Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin announced that they were embarking on a “conscious uncoupling,” it initially sounded like some sort of […]
December 18th, 2015
The Paper Trail Always Leads to the Money
The paper trail leads to the money. In a divorce, everything is going to be divided, with a few exceptions: things you had before you […]
December 9th, 2015
Secrets of Negotiating Property Division in Texas
Negotiating the division of property in divorce is an art form all its own. It’s a three-step process: characterize the asset, value it, divide it. […]
November 21st, 2015
WHAT IS THE UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT (UCCJEA)?
f The UCCJEA is a uniformed code that clarifies the jurisdiction of child custody and visitation suits. When one party files a suit […]
November 18th, 2015
WHAT ARE GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE IN TEXAS?
Technically, a party in a marriage doesn’t need to have grounds for divorce in order to get divorced because Texas recognizes “No-Fault” divorce. That simply […]
November 12th, 2015
WHAT IS THE CUSTODY LAW IN TEXAS? ATTORNEY JEFF ANDERSON EXPLAINS
Things are done a little differently in Texas, and family law code is no exception. Here’s what you should know about the family law codes […]
October 20th, 2015
WHAT IS DIVORCE?
Divorce can be one of the most difficult experiences of a person’s life. It can be emotionally stressful, financially taxing, and spiritually draining. Jeff Anderson […]
October 16th, 2015
WHAT IS A MARRIAGE ANNULMENT?
Marriage Annulment Attorney Looking to have your marriage annulled? Attorney Jeff Anderson can help. With offices across North Texas in Dallas, Frisco, and Plano, we’re […]
October 13th, 2015
IF I GET MY MARRIAGE ANNULLED THROUGH MY CHURCH, DOES THAT MEAN I’M DIVORCED?
No. An annulment through a religious institution is not a legal divorce. Under the eyes of the law, you are still married. To dissolve your […]
October 11th, 2015
WHAT IS A MINI-TRIAL?
Mini-trials are actually not trials at all. Though rare, the mini-trial is most often made a part of the mediation process. Before beginning mediation, the […]
October 8th, 2015
CAN A MINOR BE REQUIRED TO APPEAR IN COURT IN A TEXAS DIVORCE OR CUSTODY CASE?
Yes, anyone can be compelled to appear before a Court; giving testimony is another issue. A child can be called to testify or appear in […]
October 5th, 2015
WHAT IS MEDIATION?
The Texas Mediation Process Explained In family law, mediation is usually less formal than going to trial (litigation), though the formality is decided by the […]
July 9th, 2015
How Do I Get A Divorce?
Although it is highly unlikely anyone enters into a marriage with the thought that divorce will be the inevitable end to the union, the unfortunate […]
July 9th, 2015
Children’s Bill Of Rights
What Every Kid Should Know About Divorce Every kid should know he or she has rights, particularly when their mom and dad are splitting up. […]
July 9th, 2015
The 7 Myths of Divorce: As Told by a Dallas Lawyer
The 7 Myths of Dallas Divorce 1. Women aren’t treated fairly. “It’s the 21st century. Thankfully, we don’t see that anymore.” 2. Only the high […]
July 9th, 2015
Divorce in the Digital Age
Technology has changed the way most of us do business, communicate with friends and family, and conduct our social lives. It’s also changed the face […]
July 9th, 2015
Attorney Richard Orsinger to Receive Dan Rugeley Price Memorial Award
DALLAS – Respected Richard R. Orsinger, name partner in the boutique firm of Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, L.L.P., has been selected to receive the […]
July 9th, 2015
Orsinger Nelson Partner Featured in Texas Lawyer Family Law Special Section
Jeff Anderson, a partner at Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, L.L.P., wrote ” 7 Steps to Successful Enforcement Actions,” which was published in the April […]
July 9th, 2015
Attorney Richard Orsinger Earns Top Honor For Continuing Education Article
DALLAS – Attorney Richard R. Orsinger, named partner in the Family Law boutique Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, L.L.P., recently received the 2013 Franklin Jones […]
July 9th, 2015
Orsinger Nelson Downing & Anderson Attorneys Recognized Among Texas’ Best
DALLAS – With seven of its partners selected to the 2014 Texas Super Lawyers listing, the attorneys at the Family Law boutique of Orsinger, Nelson, Downing […]
July 9th, 2015
Orsinger Nelson Downing & Anderson Partner Will Reppeto Named Among Best Lawyers in Dallas
DALLAS – The Texas-based Family Law boutique Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, LLP, is pleased to announce that partner William M. Reppeto III has been […]
July 9th, 2015
Important Decisions to Consider When Separating Before Divorce
It’s not uncommon for spouses to separate before and during divorce proceedings. A period of separation has a way of providing a valuable opportunity for […]
July 9th, 2015
Proving Fault Still Matter in a Texas Divorce Despite Being a No-Fault State
Divorce in Texas can be fairly simple. As one of several so-called “no fault divorce” states, it’s not necessary to prove – as a ground […]
July 9th, 2015
Acting Like an Adult During A Midlife Divorce
Midlife Divorces Common, But Bring New Difficulties According to a recent article in the Huffington Post, midlife divorces are on the rise. Why are more […]
July 9th, 2015
Property Division and Art Ownership: Dividing Art Collections During Divorce
Dividing Art Collections During Divorce While art collecting isn’t a hobby practiced in all homes, marriage dissolution can result in heated property disputes, particularly over […]
July 9th, 2015
Praise for Texas Attorney General’s Child Support Division
Are you going through a divorce and experiencing anxiety about child support issues? According to a news release from the Houston Memorial Examiner, the National […]
July 9th, 2015
Grandparents and Visitation
Lawyers for Grandparents’ Visitation in Texas: Dallas, Frisco, & San Antonio Divorces can be complicated and emotionally draining, particularly when children are involved. But what […]
July 9th, 2015
Marital Assets Emerge After Divorce–Spouse Hiding Assets
Are you concerned that your spouse hasn’t disclosed all assets during the property division phase of your divorce? What if this issue isn’t resolved until […]
July 8th, 2015
Why Should I Hire a Family Law Attorney?
Many Texas residents have lawyers with whom they’ve worked for years, on issues such as drafting wills and other estate materials or dealing with business […]
June 27th, 2015
Jeffrey O. Anderson, Partner
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June 18th, 2015
How to Protect Your Divorce Interests on Social Media–Jeff Anderson Tells Morning Show
In the video above, Jeff Anderson is interviewed on the morning show and questioned about how to protect your divorce interests on social media. Basically, […]
June 4th, 2015
What I learned from crashing my plane
I was going up with two other guys to just fly over the city. When I was just about to rotation speed, we hit a […]
June 3rd, 2015
Planning a Divorce: A Focus on Children
She sat alone watching TV in the dark, in her now sparsely furnished living room. Her two school-age children were getting ready for bed. Soon […]
May 27th, 2015
The Emotional Stages of Divorce
During the process of divorce, nearly everyone experiences psychological phases very similar to the death of a loved one. It’s common for some to have […]
May 21st, 2015
Why Second and Third Marriages Fail
For most of us, we believe that we learn from our mistakes and make better choices the next time around. However, when it comes to […]
May 10th, 2015
Ryan Kirkham Shares Importance of Forensic Evaluation During Divorce
Medical Practice Valuation in the Event of Divorce in Texas Ryan Kirkham says the common ground of doctors and family law attorneys is problem solving. He shares […]
April 24th, 2015
Are you the Best Dallas Divorce Attorney?
Jeff Anderson, whose father was a family lawyer, literally has a hard time remembering when he wasn’t involved in family law. “I started following my […]
April 20th, 2015
Status of Same-Sex Marriage and Divorce in Texas
At the present time, the Texas Constitution and Texas Family Code prohibit Texas courts from recognizing same-sex marriages, even those contracted in states where same-sex […]
April 20th, 2015
Brad LaMorgese Explains Custody Jurisdiction Act in Texas Lawyer Article
16 Years of UCCJEA Interstate Custody Jurisdiction in Texas With Texas among the fastest growing states in the country, the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and […]
March 18th, 2015
Orsinger Nelson Downing & Anderson Attorneys from Dallas, San Antonio Honored in Best Lawyers in America
DALLAS and SAN ANTONIO – Orsinger Nelson Downing & Anderson, LLP, is pleased to announce that six firm partners are being honored for their Family […]
March 16th, 2015
Does Texas law allow for alimony?
Until recently, Texas was the last state without alimony. Recent changes in the law, however, have opened the door to very limited spousal support after […]
March 6th, 2015
Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson Attorneys Named to 2015 Texas Rising Stars List
DALLAS – Two attorneys from the Texas-based Family Law boutique Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, LLP, have been named to the 2015 Texas Rising Stars […]
February 16th, 2015
Family Law Specialist Richard Orsinger Presents Insights on Same-Sex Marriage Debate
DALLAS – Drawing on his dual expertise in Family Law and Appellate Law, respected San Antonio attorney Richard R. Orsinger recently detailed the evolution of […]
November 5th, 2014
What is Contempt in Texas Family Court?
Contempt of Family Court Can Involve Custody, Child Support, or Other Orders Contempt is a remedy that is often used to compel the parent who […]
October 23rd, 2014
Who gets what?
When a marriage falls apart and divorce ensues, one of the most difficult parts of splitting up is deciding who gets what. While common sense […]
October 15th, 2014
Noted Family Law, Civil Appellate Attorney Richard Orsinger Honored by Texas Center for the Judiciary
DALLAS – Name partner Richard R. Orsinger of the Family Law firm Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, L.L.P., has been selected as the 2013-2014 recipient […]
September 24th, 2014
Noted Lawyers Form Orsinger Nelson Downing & Anderson
DALLAS – Distinguished family law practitioners Richard Orsinger, Keith Nelson, R. Scott Downing and Jeffrey Owen Anderson announce the continuation of their practice at the […]
April 21st, 2014
FEATURED IN TEXAS LAWYER FAMILY LAW SPECIAL SECTION
Jeff Anderson, a partner at Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, L.L.P., wrote ” 7 Steps to Successful Enforcement Actions,” which was published in the April […]
February 14th, 2014
DALLAS NEWS TURNS TO JEFFREY O. ANDERSON ON MARRIAGE DEBATE
With emotionally charged issues, logic and the application of the law can all too often take a backseat to rhetoric. One of the most divisive […]
February 4th, 2014
DALLAS FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY JEFFREY ANDERSON NAMED GENERAL COUNSEL OF KIDS MATTER INTERNATIONAL
DALLAS – Respected Family Law attorney Jeffrey O. Anderson, a partner in the Dallas office of Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, L.L.P., has been named […]
January 27th, 2014
Regaining Control Over Family Finances During Divorce
Since family finances are arguably a primary source of discord among spouses in marriage, it’s hardly surprising that disagreements and misunderstandings over money play a […]
September 16th, 2013
Maintaining Relationships with Stepchildren after Divorce
Thanks to the Brothers Grimm (and Disney’s family friendly repurposing of their tales), the words “wicked” and “stepmother” are inextricably linked. But while some step-relationships […]
September 9th, 2013
Can an attorney force my child to testify in divorce proceedings?
Anyone can be required to appear before a court, but not everyone can be compelled to testify. Minors so young that they cannot understand the […]
July 29th, 2013
Income Partitions Can Make You Pay With Your Property
In Texas, partitioning income transforms income from community property to separate property owned by the husband or wife. Without a partition, income is presumed to […]
July 22nd, 2013
When is my child considered an adult?
Children cease to be minors upon their 18th birthday. Unless a judge issues a court order to the contrary, children younger than 18 are not […]
July 15th, 2013
How are arbitration and Collaborative Law different?
Arbitration and Collaborative Law are both forms of alternative dispute resolution, but Collaborative Law is a process whereas arbitration is a single event. In some […]
July 8th, 2013
How do Mini-Trials Work?
Mini-trials, which aren’t actually trials at all, are often used during the mediation process. They take place before the mediation begins, with the mediator sitting […]
July 1st, 2013
Do I Have To Give My Ex-Spouse My Address?
In most cases, the court will require that both parents keep each other informed of the children’s whereabouts. By design, that requires each spouse to […]
June 24th, 2013
After Divorce, Who Decides Where Our Children Will Go To School?
As in most areas of Family Law, the decision of where a divorcing couple’s children will attend school is decided based on the facts of […]
June 17th, 2013
What is Arbitration in Family Law?
Many family law cases end up in arbitration, which shares some of the same qualities of both mediation and litigation. It is often less formal […]
June 3rd, 2013
Remarriage Most Likely Won’t Affect Child Support
One question we encounter frequently is whether remarriage affects child support. In most Family Law matters, the answer to such questions is usually “it depends,” […]
April 29th, 2013
Facebook, Twitter Still Aren’t Your Friend in Divorce
This is something most family lawyers grow tired of having to say, but it bears repeating: if you’re pondering, in the midst of, or post-divorce, […]
April 22nd, 2013
Baby Boomer Divorces Pose Different Challenges
Just because a divorce doesn’t involve children doesn’t mean it’s not complicated. Just ask any of the growing number of Baby Boomers who are filing […]
April 3rd, 2013
Texas Alimony is No Windfall
For many years, Texas was the only state without post-divorce, court-ordered alimony. In 1995, a law, in part, was passed in an effort to prevent […]
March 4th, 2013
New Associate Joins Dallas’ Orsinger Founder Keith Nelson: ‘Great Asset to Our Clients’
Dallas’ Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, L.L.P., has recently added a new associate, Holly Eckert. “We’re so happy this exceptional lawyer has decided to join […]
February 11th, 2013
Protecting Your Assets During a Divorce
During a divorce both parties feel vulnerable about their future. Their chief concern is usually whether they will have enough assets after the divorce to […]
November 26th, 2012
Stress Relief for the Newly Divorced, Part Two
In the previous blog post, we wrote about the three most important elements of successful stress management for the newly divorced (sleep, exercise and nutrition). […]
November 19th, 2012
New Pro Se Divorce Forms Not Ideal. But What Is?
The Texas Supreme Court recently approved a set of pro se divorce forms for indigent couples who have no minor children or real property. The […]
November 12th, 2012
Stress Relief for the Newly Divorced, Part One
Divorce ranks at the top of the list of most stressful life events, right up there with the death of a loved one, job loss […]
November 6th, 2012
Visitation With Non-Primary Parent is Not a Vacation
One of the earliest challenges for divorced parents, particularly the non-primary parent, can be how to manage weekend visits with their children. Many parents may […]
November 1st, 2012
FOX NEWS FEATURES JEFF ANDERSON IN COVERAGE OF DEION SANDERS PRENUP DISPUTE
A Collin County Judge ruled that the premarital agreement between Deion and Pilar Sanders is valid, despite Pilar’s contention that her initials were forged in […]
November 1st, 2012
Fox News Features Jeff Anderson in Coverage of Deion Sanders Prenup Dispute
A Collin County Judge ruled that the premarital agreement between Deion and Pilar Sanders is valid, despite Pilar’s contention that her initials were forged in […]
October 30th, 2012
Dishonest Spouse Can Doom Prenup’s Enforceability
Prenuptial agreements, also known as premarital agreements, can help spouses preserve their assets in the event of a divorce. But if a spouse wasn’t honest […]
October 11th, 2012
For newly divorced parents, it’s not too early to start holiday planning
That familiar nip is in the air, football is in full swing, and kids everywhere are busy trying to decide what they’re going to be […]
September 17th, 2012
School Schedules Don’t Have to be a Source of Conflict
Back-to-school time can be tough for newly divorced couples, but a little planning and a lot of mutual consideration can go a long way toward […]
September 12th, 2012
JEFF ANDERSON SELECTED AMONG DALLAS’ BEST LAWYERS
DALLAS – The noted Family Law firm of Orsinger Nelson Downing & Anderson, LLP, is pleased to announce that name partner Jeff Anderson has earned […]
July 26th, 2012
Perfection Not the Goal in Remarriage
Remarriage can be a tricky thing. You’re tempted to be the blushing bride or giddy groom, but the knowledge of your failed first (or more) […]
July 2nd, 2012
Summer Schedules Create Opportunities for Conflict, Consensus
Summertime means a break from routine, and that disruption can wreak havoc with family schedules–particularly families of divorce. Divorcing and divorced couples need to remember […]
June 4th, 2012
Orsinger Nelson’s LaMorgese Elected to Irving City Council
Hats off to our partner Brad LaMorgese, who was elected on May 12 to represent the citizens of Irving’s City Council District 6, which includes […]
May 24th, 2012
Make Father’s Day A Celebration, Not A Cause for Conflict
Father’s Day is just around the corner, so it’s a good time to remind divorced spouses that it (and Mother’s Day before it) is given […]
April 10th, 2012
Does Demanding Career = Losing Custody? Not at All
Having practiced family law for several decades, we have seen a slow but steady change in judges’ willingness to award primary custody to fathers, particularly […]
March 20th, 2012
Social Media Not Your ‘Friend’ During Divorce
Social media continues to be a fruitful source of evidence in divorce cases, despite warnings and cautionary tales about Facebook posts and indiscreet tweets ending […]