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…
With the Internet at the public’s disposal, a common perception is that the DIY (Do-It-Yourself) approach is entirely acceptable for divorce. This unfortunate event is often pursued alone, without the help of a trained professional. Some people rely on forms and instructions generated from Internet websites. Hiring an attorney can cost thousands of dollars, and…
The statistic “50% of marriages end in divorce” is a very real part of many of our lives. Probably half the adults you know are or were divorced at one point in their life. Some people can very easily come to an agreement on how this separation will happen. But with all the stresses that…
Common Law Marriage, also known as an Informal Marriage, is a legitimate way to get married in Texas. While there are many different misconceptions of it, a rather simple formula exists for Common Law married in Texas. The most common misconception I hear is: “People who have lived together for a minimum of six (6)…