When you are faced with a legal issue, particularly in the area of Family Law, one of the first questions that might come to mind is, “How much is this going to cost me?” As an attorney, I understand that this is a concern for clients and here at my firm, we try our best…
UCCJEA: The United Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcment Act What is it? The UCCJEA is a law followed by virtually every state in the United States to make sure only one court can make a decision about child custody. This is instead of more than one court having the ability to make such a decision….
Stimulus checks arrived in accounts this past weekend and officially arrive in accounts today, March 17, 2021. Even if you took steps to file a 2020 tax return and indicated a different account for direct deposit, you still may not receive your stimulus check in the newly elected account. What can I do to force…
The past 12 months has been a challenging time for everyone. Still, the Agustin Hernandez Law Firm worked to resolve cases and this effort has not gone unnoticed. A few days ago, we were notified by Expertise.com that we were selected as one of the Best Divorce Lawyers in McAllen, Texas, with an A rating…
Even though you know you are not at fault in a car accident, insurance companies and other parties involved are always listening carefully to what you say. Statements like “sorry” or “I did see the car” made at the accident scene or over the phone with an insurance company can be problematic to your case….
There are 4 types of distractions that can pull a driver’s attention away from the road. The following are descriptions of the types of distractions, and some possible solutions to avoiding them. Type #1: Visual Distraction A visual distraction is one where your eyes are removed from the road and are focused on something else,…
The Agustin Hernandez Law Firm will officially reopen its doors to the public starting August 15, 2020. We are currently offering only previously-approved in-person meetings for prospects and clients. While we remain under emergency orders in Hidalgo County, our office will observe the Minimum Standard Health Protocols provided by Texas’ Department of State Health Services…
As the news of the spread of COVID-19 reaches our households, we have seen the issuance of many advisories to stay indoors and cancellations of events of groups of 50 or more. Hidalgo County Courts & Family Law Matters While the Hidalgo County courts have issued plans to discontinue jury selection through May 8, 2020,…
Based on our experience with various consultations and clients, these are some of the most pressing questions they have when inquiring about Child Support issues. Do I have to pay? If the child is biologically yours, or you signed a birth certificate and a paternity test came out positive, and without any other facts, yes….
Family Law clients sometimes come in and ask what can be done to terminate the rights of an unfit parent. They are motivated by a number of different factors or experiences such as: Violence or drug use Failure to pay child support Abandonment Putting the child(ren) in danger, or Adoption by a non-biological parent Reasons…