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Buda, TX Uncontested Divorce Lawyer
What Our Clients Say
An uncontested divorce is the simplest, least expensive way to end a marriage in Texas — but only when the spouses truly agree on everything. SMB Law, PC helps Buda couples confirm that and get it done right. A Buda uncontested divorce lawyer confirms you truly agree on everything before treating a case as uncontested. Shane M. Boasberg has handled Central Texas divorces for more than twenty years and personally gets an agreed divorce done right.
Many Buda couples who part on reasonable terms are good candidates for an uncontested divorce, which spares them the cost, delay, and stress of a court fight.
Where a Buda uncontested divorce is filed
Buda is in Hays County, so a divorce is filed with the Hays County District Clerk at the Government Center in San Marcos once the residency requirements — six months in the state and 90 days in the county — are met. Texas still requires a 60-day waiting period, even when everything is agreed.
What makes a divorce uncontested
A divorce is uncontested when the spouses agree on every issue the divorce must resolve — not just the decision to divorce. That means agreement on how community property and debts are divided, on any spousal support, and, if there are children, on conservatorship, the parenting schedule, and child support. If the spouses agree on most things but not all, the divorce is still technically contested until the last disagreement is resolved, though those cases often settle into an agreed decree. Because there is nothing for a judge to decide, an uncontested divorce is faster and far less expensive, usually requiring little or no court appearance. The key is making sure the agreement is genuinely complete, so nothing is left to argue about later. We help Buda couples confirm that every issue is truly settled before the paperwork is drawn.
Making sure ‘agreed’ really means agreed
The most common way a Buda uncontested divorce goes wrong is when the couple believes they agree but has not actually addressed every detail. Who keeps the house and refinances the mortgage? How is a retirement account divided, and by what mechanism? Which spouse claims the children on taxes? What happens to a joint debt if one spouse stops paying? Loose ends like these can turn an amicable split into a dispute months later. We walk Buda couples through the full checklist of issues a Texas decree must resolve, so the agreement is complete and specific before anything is signed. That upfront care is what keeps an uncontested divorce genuinely uncontested — and keeps it from unraveling after the fact.
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 Buda
Our office is in downtown Austin, an easy reach from Buda. 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
What does uncontested divorce mean?
It means the spouses agree on every issue — property, debts, support, and any children — so there is nothing for a judge to decide.
Is an uncontested divorce faster?
Yes. Without disputes to litigate it is much quicker and cheaper, though Texas still requires a 60-day waiting period from filing.
What if we agree on almost everything?
It is technically contested until the last issue is resolved, but such cases often settle quickly into an agreed decree.
Do I have to travel to your office from Buda?
No. Our office is in downtown Austin, about 15 miles north up I-35, and we handle most of a Buda uncontested divorce by phone and video.