Georgetown, TX Contested Divorce Lawyer

When a divorce turns on who gets what, the details of Texas property law start to matter a great deal. SMB Law, PC helps Georgetown spouses protect their financial future in contested divorces, from the family home to retirement accounts.

Georgetown divorces often involve long marriages, Sun City retirees, and Southwestern University households — situations where retirement accounts, pensions, and a paid-off home make property division the central fight.

Where a Georgetown contested divorce is filed

As the Williamson County seat, Georgetown hears these cases at the Williamson County Justice Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Street, provided you meet the residency requirement. Filing in your home county keeps hearings close.

How Texas divides community property

Texas is a community-property state, so most assets and debts acquired during the marriage belong to both spouses and are divided in a manner the court considers ‘just and right’ — which is not always an even split. Separate property, like an inheritance or something owned before the marriage, generally stays with that spouse, but only if it can be proven. A contested Georgetown divorce also carries the mandatory 60-day waiting period and the residency requirement, and fault such as adultery can influence how the estate is divided.

Working with us from Georgetown

Our downtown Austin office is about 30 miles south of Georgetown, a 35-to-40-minute drive on I-35. Most Georgetown clients meet by phone or 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

1. Confidential consultation to understand your goals and the law that applies.
2. Strategy and records tailored to your situation.
3. Negotiation or court — we settle when we can and litigate when we must.
4. Resolution implemented correctly so you can move on.

A Georgetown divorce rarely involves just one question; we also handle an uncontested filing, protecting significant assets, and parenting and custody rights, supported by our Austin contested divorce practice.