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Kyle, TX Child Support Lawyer
When a parent stops paying court-ordered support, Texas gives you real tools to collect — but they work best in the hands of someone who knows the process. SMB Law, PC helps Kyle parents enforce unpaid child support. A Kyle child support lawyer who knows the enforcement tools, from wage withholding to contempt, can turn a court order back into actual payments. Shane has been licensed in Texas since 2003 and personally pursues the parents who fall behind.
In a fast-growing community like Kyle, we regularly see support that was ordered correctly but then went unpaid as a parent moved, changed jobs, or simply stopped — leaving the other parent carrying the full cost.
Where a Kyle child support enforcement is handled
Kyle is in Hays County, so an enforcement action is filed with the Hays County District Clerk at the Government Center in San Marcos, about fifteen minutes south.
How unpaid support is enforced
Texas treats a child support order as a serious obligation and backs it with strong enforcement. Options include automatic wage withholding through an income withholding order, a contempt action that can carry fines or jail, liens on property and bank accounts, interception of tax refunds and lottery winnings, and suspension of driver’s, professional, and even hunting licenses — plus passport denial for large arrears. Unpaid support also accrues interest and generally cannot be wiped out in bankruptcy. For a Kyle parent who is owed, the key is choosing the right tool and documenting the arrears precisely so the court can act.
Working with us from Kyle
Our downtown Austin office is about 20 miles north up I-35. We handle most Kyle enforcement matters by phone, video, and e-signature.
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.
Family matters in Kyle rarely stay in one lane — we also help clients with a child custody dispute, modifying an existing order, and spousal maintenance, and you can learn more from our child support attorneys.
Frequently asked questions
What can be done if the other parent won’t pay?
Texas allows wage withholding, contempt (with possible fines or jail), liens, tax-refund interception, and license and passport suspension, among other tools, to collect unpaid support.
Can unpaid child support be erased in bankruptcy?
No. Child support arrears are not dischargeable in bankruptcy and continue to accrue interest until paid.
Where is a Kyle enforcement case filed?
With the Hays County District Clerk at the Government Center in San Marcos, about fifteen minutes south of Kyle.