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Brushy Creek, TX Contested Divorce Lawyer
What Our Clients Say
When a contested divorce involves children, nothing matters more than getting the parenting arrangement right. SMB Law, PC helps Brushy Creek parents protect their relationship with their children through a difficult divorce. A Brushy Creek contested divorce lawyer knows the parenting arrangement is the part of a disputed divorce that echoes longest. Shane M. Boasberg has handled Central Texas divorces for more than twenty years and personally protects your relationship with your children.
Brushy Creek’s family-heavy neighborhoods mean many local divorces are, at their heart, custody cases — where the parenting decisions made now will shape a child’s life for years.
Where a Brushy Creek contested divorce is filed
Brushy Creek is in Williamson County, so a divorce is filed with the Williamson County District Clerk at the Justice Center in Georgetown, once the residency requirements are met. A 60-day waiting period applies before finalizing.
Children and custody within a contested divorce
When parents divorce, the divorce decree also resolves conservatorship (decision-making rights), possession and access (the parenting schedule), and child support — and every one of these is decided by the child’s best interest. Texas presumes parents will be joint managing conservators sharing major decisions, though one parent is usually designated to set the child’s primary residence, and possession follows a standard or customized schedule. In a contested divorce these questions can be the most emotional and hardest-fought part of the case, sometimes involving a custody evaluation or an amicus attorney appointed to represent the child’s interests. We help Brushy Creek parents build a credible, child-centered case and steer away from the conflict-driven mistakes that hurt both the children and the parent’s position.
Protecting your children and your case at once
In a Brushy Creek contested divorce with children, the way a parent conducts themselves is part of the case. Judges, custody evaluators, and amicus attorneys pay close attention to which parent supports the child’s relationship with the other and which one uses the children as leverage — and the difference often decides close questions. We counsel parents to keep the conflict away from the children, document their genuine involvement in school, medical, and daily life, and propose realistic parenting plans rather than punitive ones. Where real safety concerns exist, we make sure they are presented properly rather than as unsupported accusations. Handled this way, a Brushy Creek parent protects both what matters most — the children — and their own standing in the eyes of the court.
Experienced advocacy when a divorce turns adversarial
A contested divorce is one of the hardest things a person goes through, and it rewards a steady, experienced hand. 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. He fights for what matters to you while keeping the case focused and moving, explains every step in plain English, and keeps you informed from your first confidential consultation through the final decree.
Working with us from Brushy Creek
Our office is in downtown Austin, an easy reach from Brushy Creek. We handle most consultations and case updates by phone and video, and there is no fee for your first confidential consultation. If travel is difficult, we can meet by video.
Why clients choose SMB Law, PC
- Direct attorney access — you talk to Shane, licensed since 2003, not a call center.
- A clear strategy — we fight where it counts and settle where it makes sense.
- Honest advice and 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.
- Final decree entered correctly so you can move forward.
Frequently asked questions
How is custody decided in a Texas divorce?
By the child’s best interest. The decree sets conservatorship (decision-making), a possession schedule, and child support on that basis.
Does one parent automatically get primary custody?
No. Texas presumes joint managing conservatorship, though one parent is usually designated to determine the child’s primary residence.
What is an amicus attorney?
An attorney a court may appoint in a contested case to investigate and represent the best interest of the child.
Do I have to travel to your office from Brushy Creek?
No. Our downtown Austin office is about 20 miles south via US-183, and we handle most of a Brushy Creek divorce by phone and video.