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San Marcos, TX Child Custody Lawyer
When a child’s safety or stability is on the line, custody stops being about schedules and starts being about protection. SMB Law, PC helps San Marcos parents pursue arrangements that keep their children safe while protecting their own relationship with them. A San Marcos child custody lawyer who handles safety-driven cases knows how to present protection concerns to a Hays County judge without overreaching. Shane has been licensed since 2003 and personally builds these sensitive cases with care.
San Marcos custody cases range from San Marcos CISD families to student-parents connected to Texas State, and we see our share of matters where safety concerns, not just logistics, drive the outcome.
Where a San Marcos custody case is filed
San Marcos is the Hays County seat, so a custody suit is filed right in town with the Hays County District Clerk at the Government Center on South Stagecoach Trail. Handling your case in your home county keeps hearings close and puts it before courts we understand.
When safety concerns change the analysis
While Texas presumes both parents should be joint managing conservators, that presumption gives way when a child’s safety is at stake. In a San Marcos case involving family violence, abuse, or neglect, a court can limit or supervise one parent’s access and give the other the exclusive right to decide where the child lives. Absent those concerns, custody turns on the child’s best interest, divided between conservatorship — the decision-making rights — and possession and access, the schedule, usually built from the Standard Possession Order.
Working with us from San Marcos
Our office is about 30 miles north in downtown Austin, a 35-to-45-minute drive up I-35. Because that is a real commute, we handle San Marcos custody consultations and updates by phone and video.
At SMB Law, PC you work directly with attorney Shane M. Boasberg, who has represented Texans for more than two decades. We explain things in plain English, give you a plan instead of more stress, and keep you informed from your first confidential consultation through final resolution.
Why clients choose SMB Law, PC
- Direct attorney access — you talk to Shane, licensed since 2003, not a call center.
- Honest advice — if a fight is not worth the cost, we say so.
- Transparent fees explained before you commit.
What working with us looks like
- Confidential consultation to understand your goals and the law that applies.
- Strategy and records tailored to your situation.
- Negotiation or court — we settle when we can and litigate when we must.
- Resolution implemented correctly so you can move on.
Custody in the Hays County seat
San Marcos parents have the county-seat advantage: Hays County’s courts sit in San Marcos itself. SMCISD attendance zones, college-town work schedules, and each household’s actual routine become the concrete facts a judge weighs in the best-interest analysis — and the parent who documents them wins the argument.
A San Marcos family-law issue often connects to others, so we also handle setting or collecting support, revisiting an existing order, and a hard-fought divorce — how we handle child custody cases explains our approach.
Frequently asked questions
Where are San Marcos custody cases heard?
In San Marcos itself — Hays County’s courts sit in the county seat.
Can I get supervised visitation ordered in San Marcos?
When there is evidence of family violence, substance abuse, or neglect, a court can order supervised or limited access to protect the child. Documentation matters, and we help you present it.
Does family violence affect the joint-conservatorship presumption?
Yes. A history of family violence can rebut the presumption that both parents should be joint managing conservators and can restrict one parent’s rights and access.
Do I need to come to Austin from San Marcos?
No. Our office is about 30 miles north on I-35, and we handle consultations and updates by phone and video.