Separated parents in lockdown: Yesterday, (10 June 2020) the Prime Minister announced his further plans to ease the country out of the lockdown which included allowing single-parent families (with children under the age of 18) to mix with other family members in what has been described as a ‘bubble’ with effect from one minute past […] More
The coronavirus has impacted many aspects of our daily lives. For some couples, the stay-at-home orders and the financial uncertainty may have caused a breaking point and a path toward divorce. Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson partners Keith Nelson and Brad LaMorgese appeared on WFAA’s Good Morning Texas to discuss what couples should consider when […] More
This post was originally published in October of 2016 but it rings especially true today, in face of the protests that are taking place against police violence. Black Lives Matter. There should be justice and racial equality. Reform is needed to bring this about. Racism is wrong. We all need to be anti racist. I […] More
Child custody orders are subject to modification when there has been a “material and substantial change in circumstances” and if it is “in the child’s best interests.” In a world rattled by COVID-19, it is hard to imagine living through a time when things have changed more materially and substantially from where we started in […] More
Nothing is more special that welcoming a new baby to the family. It is such a big blessing! As exciting as it is, the addition of a new baby can cause a lot of changes. It is important to prepare your child for a new sibling so they know what to expect and feel reassured. […] More
What can I do if my children do not want to visit my ex-partner? It is a difficult situation for all involved if a child does not want to visit the other parent. First off, you should not react by stopping contact unless you have serious concerns for your child’s welfare. Instead, try to establish […] More
At what age can a child choose who to live with? A child cannot legally decide who they want to live with until the age of 16 unless there is a child arrangement order in place that has been extended until they are 17 or 18 years old. Until then it is ultimately the decision […] More
I believe that accountability often gets overlooked as one of the truly important qualities that we should all display. Instead, accountability is a word we often associate with leaders. This is because a good leader always takes responsibility for their actions and the consequences of their decisions. When you consider the full meaning of this, […] More
