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Leander, TX Modification Lawyer
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EXCELLENT Based on 39 reviews Posted on Google Jackie DeguerreTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been a client of Shane M. Boasberg for several years, and I can honestly say he is the kind of lawyer everyone hopes to find. From the very beginning, he earned my trust with his professionalism, honesty, and genuine care. Shane doesn’t just handle legal matters—he takes the time to check on the welfare of his clients and makes you feel like more than just a case file. What stands out most about Shane is how he makes you feel heard and important. He is attentive, thorough, and always willing to explain things in a way that puts you at ease. I’ve always felt confident knowing he had my best interests at heart. Having worked with him for years, I can say without hesitation that he is reliable, trustworthy, and deeply dedicated to his clients. If you’re looking for a lawyer in Austin who will truly go above and beyond, I highly recommend the Law Offices of Shane M. Boasberg, P.C.
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Jackie, thank you very much for the kind words! You are an amazing person and I appreciate you as a client very much!Posted on Google Joseph W SteeleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The divorce is never easy. There are many stressful situations associated with it. Shane's legal support and counsel were invaluable. His patience and understanding, his experience and professionalism, and his ability to truly see what is important to his clients distinguish him as an amazing attorney. He is approachable, easy to talk to, and results-oriented. Shane, thank you for all of your help and support.
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Joseph, thank you for the kind words! It was great to serve as your Austin divorce lawyer. Let me know if I can ever help you again.Posted on Google Travis YoungTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Attorney Shane Boasberg has been a huge help throughout my child custody case. He has been active and attentive, supportive and encouraging, informative and open. The confidence enabled us to reach a significant milestone in the process, resulting in an win, and I go into the second half of my custody motion with complete confidence in my representation with Shane and everyone at SMB Law, PC.
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Travis, thank you for the kind words. Onwards and upwards my friend:-)Posted on Google Stevie DdeeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Shane and SMB Law, PC were compassionate, affordable, and highly prepared. If you're in need of a local divorce lawyer in Ausrin, contact SMB Law.
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Thank you Stevie! Have a great rest of the summer. Let me know if you ever need any legal assistance again:-)Posted on Google David KelleyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great lawyer, thanks man.
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David, it was a pleasure serving as your family lawyer in Austin. Please feel free to reach out of you need anything in the future.Posted on Google Ross MunroTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After my car wreck, they took the burden off my shoulders completely. I could focus on healing while they took care of everything else.
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Thank you for the kind words. Have a great summer and stay off I-35 unless you really need to use the interstate.Posted on Google WilliamsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I never felt like just another case. They genuinely cared about what was best for me and my family.
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Thank you. It was a pleasure representing you as your divorce attorney. Have a great Summer!Posted on Google XillanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. From the first consultation, I knew I was in the right hands. They helped me make informed decisions during a very emotional time.
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Xillan, thanks for the kind words:-) Congratulations and good luck with everything. If you ever need an Austin divorce lawyer again, please feel free to reach out.Posted on Google John PullTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ll forever be grateful to SMB Law for guiding me through a difficult chapter in my life. They handled everything with compassion and clarity.
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John, you were a great client and we’re happy you and your children can move on. Call if you need anything again.Posted on Google Eric CookTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. When I was out the worst spot in my life. This man helped me from A to Z. From my physical and mental recovery to helping my family. If you are looking for someone who actually cares go with this TRUE MAN!!!
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Eric, you're one of my favorite clients ever! It was a pleasure to serve as your car accident attorney. Be careful in Ubers on MoPac from here on out:-)
Children grow, jobs change, and a visitation schedule that once worked can quietly stop fitting anyone. In Leander, SMB Law, PC updates possession orders so they match how a family actually lives now. A knowledgeable Leander modification lawyer knows how to show a court that a possession schedule has genuinely stopped working. Shane has spent more than twenty years updating Central Texas orders and handles each modification personally.
As Leander’s young families have grown alongside the city, we see many orders written for toddlers that no longer suit school-age kids, teenagers, and parents whose work has changed.
Where a Leander modification is handled
Leander sits mostly in Williamson County, with part in Travis, so a modification generally goes to the Williamson County District Clerk in Georgetown. We confirm venue for your specific address before filing.
Updating the possession and visitation schedule
The possession schedule — when each parent has the children — is one of the most frequently modified parts of a Texas order. As children move from toddlers to school age to teenagers, take on activities, or start needing a more stable week, and as parents change jobs, shifts, or where they live, the schedule set at divorce can stop serving anyone. To change it you still must show a material and substantial change and that the new schedule is in the children’s best interest, but courts readily recognize that an arrangement built for a five-year-old rarely fits a fifteen-year-old. We build the case around the children’s current routines — school hours, activities, and each parent’s real availability — so the revised order reflects the family’s actual life rather than a snapshot from years ago.
Standard versus tailored possession
Texas has a Standard Possession Order that many decrees adopt as a default, but it is not the only option, and a Leander family’s real schedule often calls for something more tailored. Parents who live close together sometimes agree to a week-on/week-off or other balanced arrangement, while a parent who works nights or travels may need possession blocks that actually line up with their days off. When the parents live more than 100 miles apart, Texas provides a separate long-distance schedule with extended summer and holiday time to preserve the relationship across the miles. We help design a possession plan that fits the children’s ages and activities and both parents’ work, then get it entered as an enforceable order — so the schedule everyone actually follows is the schedule the court will back up.
Working with us from Leander
Our office is roughly 22 miles southeast in downtown Austin. We handle most Leander modification 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 and has been licensed by the State of Texas since 2003. 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.
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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 Leander rarely stay in one lane — we also help clients with a child support case, a custody case, and alimony in Texas, and you can learn more from our modification lawyers in Austin.
Frequently asked questions
Can I change the visitation schedule as my kids get older?
Yes. A schedule that fit young children often no longer suits teenagers, and that shift, plus the children’s best interest, can support modifying the possession order.
Do both parents have to agree to change the schedule?
No. If you agree, the court can approve it quickly; if not, a judge decides based on a material and substantial change and the children’s best interest.
Is a Leander case filed in Williamson or Travis County?
Usually Williamson County in Georgetown, but because Leander touches Travis County we confirm the correct venue for your address.
What if the other parent moved farther away?
Distance can change what schedule is workable and may trigger long-distance possession rules, which is itself grounds to revisit the order.