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…
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…
An adoption in Texas is a complex and somewhat long process, but the process is very worthwhile for those who understand how different a child’s life could be after everything is said and done. The adoption process is dictated by the Texas Family Code Chapter 162. Should I Hire an Attorney for an Adoption? A…
A Protective Order is a type of emergency relief for a person seeking legal protection from an individual they feel is putting themselves or someone from their household at risk of harm. The Protective Order is brought in front of a judge with a statement from the affected individual that details when and how they…
Are you a co-parent living in a state outside of Texas, but your child and ex-significant other now live in the state of Texas? Was your Divorce Decree or Child Custody Agreement established in another state or country that neither parent no longer live in? Looking to modify or enforce something within your orders? Then…