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Bee Cave, TX Contested Divorce Lawyer
A fair divorce depends on knowing the full financial picture — and in a contested case, a spouse does not always volunteer it. SMB Law, PC uses discovery to bring a Bee Cave couple’s true finances into the light. A Bee Cave contested divorce lawyer knows how to use formal discovery to force a full financial disclosure when a spouse hides the ball. Shane M. Boasberg has handled Central Texas divorces for more than twenty years and personally makes sure the real numbers come out.
Bee Cave’s affluent, financially complex households — with businesses, investments, and multiple accounts — are exactly where a thorough discovery process protects a spouse from an unfair result.
Where a Bee Cave contested divorce is filed
Bee Cave 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. A 60-day waiting period applies before finalizing.
Discovery and uncovering hidden assets
Discovery is the formal process by which each spouse must disclose financial and other relevant information, and in a contested divorce it is the primary safeguard against a spouse who understates income or conceals assets. Its tools are powerful: requests for production of bank, tax, and business records; interrogatories and requests for admission; depositions under oath; and subpoenas to third parties like employers and banks. Where the evidence suggests assets are being hidden — unreported income, transfers to friends or family, undervalued businesses, or a sudden drop in a company’s books — we bring in forensic accountants to follow the money. A spouse who fails to disclose faces real consequences, and property found to be concealed can be disproportionately awarded to the other spouse. We use discovery aggressively so a Bee Cave settlement rests on the real numbers.
You cannot divide what you cannot see
The central truth of a complex Bee Cave divorce is simple: a fair division is impossible if the estate is not fully known. That is why we treat discovery as the backbone of the case rather than a formality. We identify every account, entity, and income stream, demand the records that prove their value, and cross-check what a spouse discloses against tax returns, loan applications, and lifestyle. When numbers do not add up — a business that suddenly looks unprofitable, income that vanishes on paper, assets quietly moved — forensic analysis exposes the gap. This is meticulous work, but in a high-stakes contested divorce it is what stands between a client and a settlement built on a half-true balance sheet. For Bee Cave clients, thorough discovery is the difference between guessing and knowing.
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 Bee Cave
Our office is in downtown Austin, an easy reach from Bee Cave. 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
What is discovery in a divorce?
The formal process where spouses exchange financial and other information through document requests, written questions, and depositions.
What if my spouse is hiding assets?
Discovery tools and, where needed, forensic accountants can uncover concealed assets, and courts can penalize a spouse who hides them.
Can we subpoena bank and business records?
Yes. Discovery allows subpoenas to banks, employers, and other third parties to obtain records a spouse will not produce voluntarily.
Do I have to travel to your office from Bee Cave?
No. Our downtown Austin office is about 18 miles east via TX-71, and we handle most of a Bee Cave divorce by phone and video.