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Georgetown, TX Contested Divorce Lawyer
When a divorce turns on who gets what, the details of Texas property law start to matter a great deal. SMB Law, PC helps Georgetown spouses protect their financial future in contested divorces, from the family home to retirement accounts. A Georgetown contested divorce lawyer understands how Texas community property rules decide who keeps the house and the retirement accounts. Shane has represented Central Texas spouses for over two decades and personally protects your share of the marital estate.
Georgetown divorces often involve long marriages, Sun City retirees, and Southwestern University households — situations where retirement accounts, pensions, and a paid-off home make property division the central fight.
Where a Georgetown contested divorce is filed
As the Williamson County seat, Georgetown hears these cases at the Williamson County Justice Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Street, provided you meet the residency requirement. Filing in your home county keeps hearings close.
How Texas divides community property
Texas is a community-property state, so most assets and debts acquired during the marriage belong to both spouses and are divided in a manner the court considers ‘just and right’ — which is not always an even split. Separate property, like an inheritance or something owned before the marriage, generally stays with that spouse, but only if it can be proven. A contested Georgetown divorce also carries the mandatory 60-day waiting period and the residency requirement, and fault such as adultery can influence how the estate is divided.
Working with us from Georgetown
Our downtown Austin office is about 30 miles south of Georgetown, a 35-to-40-minute drive on I-35. Most Georgetown clients meet by phone or video.
At SMB Law, PC you work directly with attorney Shane M. Boasberg, who has represented Texans for more than two decades. 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.
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.
A Georgetown divorce rarely involves just one question; we also handle an uncontested filing, protecting significant assets, and parenting and custody rights, supported by our Austin contested divorce practice.
Frequently asked questions
Is everything split 50-50 in a Texas divorce?
Not necessarily. Texas divides community property in a way that is ‘just and right,’ which can depart from an even split based on factors like income, fault, and each spouse’s circumstances.
What is separate property?
Property owned before the marriage or received by gift or inheritance generally stays with that spouse — but you have to prove it with records, or it may be treated as community property.
Do I have to travel to Austin from Georgetown?
No. Our office is about 30 miles south on I-35, and we handle consultations and updates by phone and video.