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An uncontested divorce is still possible when you have children — agreement just has to extend to the parenting terms too. SMB Law, PC helps Wells Branch parents build a solid agreed decree that puts the kids first. A Wells Branch uncontested divorce lawyer knows an agreed divorce with children still has to get the parenting terms exactly right. Shane has been licensed since 2003 and personally drafts Central Texas decrees that put the kids first.
Wells Branch’s many young families can absolutely divorce amicably, but a decree involving children has to satisfy the court that the arrangement serves the children’s best interest.
Where a Wells Branch uncontested divorce is filed
Wells Branch is in Travis County, so a divorce is filed with the Travis County District Clerk at the Civil and Family Courthouse on Guadalupe Street in Austin, once the residency requirements are met. The 60-day waiting period applies.
Uncontested divorce with children
When children are involved, an uncontested divorce requires the parents to agree on the same parenting terms a court would otherwise decide: conservatorship (decision-making rights), a possession and access schedule, child support, health insurance, and how uninsured medical and other expenses are shared. There is one important check that does not apply to a childless divorce — the judge must be satisfied that the agreed terms are in the children’s best interest before approving the decree, so the parenting plan and support figure have to be sound, not just mutually convenient. Child support that departs from the guidelines, for example, needs to be explained. We help Wells Branch parents craft an agreement that both reflects what they want and will pass the court’s review, so the uncontested path stays open and the children are protected.
An agreement the court will actually approve
The extra step in a Wells Branch uncontested divorce with children is the court’s best-interest review, and a parenting plan that ignores it can stall an otherwise agreed case. We help parents build terms that are both what they want and what a judge will sign: a possession schedule specific enough to prevent future confusion, a support figure that squares with the guidelines or comes with a proper explanation, and clear provisions for health insurance and shared expenses. Done well, this protects everyone — the children get a stable, workable arrangement, and the parents avoid having their agreed decree bounced back for revision. For Wells Branch families, a little extra care on the parenting terms is what keeps an amicable divorce on the fast, low-conflict track.
A smoother path through divorce
An uncontested divorce should be efficient, affordable, and low-stress — and getting the paperwork right the first time is what keeps it that way. 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 makes sure your agreement is complete and enforceable, explains everything in plain English, and moves your case to a final decree without unnecessary cost or delay.
Working with us from Wells Branch
Our office is in downtown Austin, an easy reach from Wells Branch. 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.
- Efficient and affordable — an uncontested divorce handled without unnecessary cost.
- Honest advice and transparent flat or clear fees explained before you commit.
What working with us looks like
- Confidential consultation to confirm the divorce is truly uncontested and the law that applies.
- Draft the agreement and decree covering property, debts, support, and any children.
- File and finalize — we handle the paperwork and the process.
- Final decree entered correctly so you can move forward.
Frequently asked questions
Can we have an uncontested divorce with children?
Yes, if the parents agree on conservatorship, the parenting schedule, child support, and related terms that serve the children’s best interest.
Will a judge review our parenting agreement?
Yes. Unlike a childless divorce, the court must find the agreed terms are in the children’s best interest before approving the decree.
Can we agree to different child support than the guideline?
You can propose it, but a departure from the guideline amount must be explained and approved by the court.
Do I have to travel to your office from Wells Branch?
No. Our downtown Austin office is about 12 miles south via I-35 and Mopac, and we handle most of a Wells Branch uncontested divorce remotely.