Researching a Family Law lawyer or attorney in McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr or other surrounding Rio Grande Valley cities? You’ve come to the right place.
The Agustin Hernandez Law Firm is an Edinburg-based Family Law firm. We service clients in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas and clients from all over the United States with family law matters in Hidalgo and Cameron County, Texas. Our managing attorney has over 15 years of experience and a client-list of over 1000. We were awarded Expertise.com’s Best Divorce Lawyers in McAllen in 2021, 2022 and 2023, with special recognition for our reputation and professionalism. Come visit with our office and experience the professionalism for yourself.
Our Practice Area
FAMILY LAW
More Information on Our Family Law Practice
Family Law consists of divorce, separation of assets and debts, child custody, child support, name changes, termination of parental rights, genetic testing, and adoptions. Our firm handles all issues related to these areas. Click on the boxes below to find out more about the Family Law services we have to offer. If you have any additional questions, please call our office at (956) 255-5555 and we will be happy to assist you.
UNCONTESTED DIVORCES
DURATION:
A minimum of 60 days, or as long as it takes for involved parties to coordinate with each other and the attorney
WHAT WE DO:
Fight for your rights to ensure you are treated fairly throughout the process
Prepare, file, and provide you with all paperwork relevant to your case
Coordinate signatures, notary, and court date*
* It may be possible to avoid a court hearing if your uncontested divorce does not involve any children or property
Provide you, free of cost, with a certified copy of your final order
NOTE:
A consultation is required with the attorney in order to determine the appropriate cost of your matter. You can call our office to schedule an appointment. (956) 255-5555
Uncontested divorces are generally on the lower end of cost in family law. However, if your uncontested matter involves child custody, properties, or other asset or debt separation, it will increase the cost and duration of that matter.
CONTESTED DIVORCES
DURATION:
Typically, between 4 to 12 months, or can be longer depending on how well parties coordinate through the attorney(s)
WHAT WE DO:
Fight for your rights to ensure you are treated fairly throughout the process
Prepare, file, and send you all paperwork relevant to your case
Facilitate communication and negotiations between parties
Coordinate signatures, notary, and court dates
Attend all court hearings and mediation
In the end, provide you, free of cost, with a certified copy of your final order
NOTE:
A consultation is required with the attorney in order to determine the appropriate cost of your matter.
Factors affecting cost include but are not limited to child custody disputes, extraordinary relief (TRO’s or PO’s), and asset/debt separation.
We offer payment plans to help manage legal fees. Ask about ClientCredit, interest-free* legal fee financing.
* Interest-free financing is offered through Affinipay, parent company of LawPay, our credit card merchant provider. Fees are interest-free if payments are made on-time within the specified time period. Soft credit check required.
Read more about any of the other family law services we offer and have experience with at our firm by clicking on the links below:
Creation, Modification or Enforcement of Child Custody
Name Changes
Termination of Parental Rights
Adoptions
Extraordinary Relief (TRO’s, Protective Orders, Writs)
TIME & MONEY SAVED
Hiring an attorney can make the divorce process much less stressful, less costly and less time-consuming. And because every situation is unique, our experience gives us the ability to provide you with family legal services that are specific and effective at getting you the relief you need.
EXPERIENCED & RESPONSIVE STAFF
Mr. Hernandez has been practicing law in the Rio Grande Valley for over 15 years. He offers legal advice through the entire divorce process. All members of his staff are educated in fields of law, accessible, and responsive. From the moment you receive a consultation to the moment your case is closed, and even after, rest assured you will be in good hands.
OUR ATTORNEY
Mr. Hernandez is your advocate. He regularly receives training to in order to stay up to date on the latest in Family Law. He is ready and willing to answer any questions you may have during the process. Our firm has received numerous awards with recognition in the areas of professionalism and responsiveness.
Reputation and professionalism matter.
Agustin Hernandez Law Firm receives awards for outstanding legal service 3 years in a row.
