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Liberty Hill, TX Contested Divorce Lawyer
A divorce can take months, and life does not pause while it is pending. Temporary orders decide how your family lives in the meantime. SMB Law, PC helps Liberty Hill spouses secure fair temporary arrangements from the start. A Liberty Hill contested divorce lawyer knows temporary orders decide how your family lives for the months a divorce takes. Shane has been licensed since 2003 and personally secures fair temporary arrangements for Central Texas spouses from the start.
For Liberty Hill families — often with children, a mortgage, and shared bills — the temporary-orders stage is where the practical realities of a divorce first get sorted out.
Where a Liberty Hill contested divorce is filed
Liberty Hill 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. Texas requires a 60-day waiting period before finalizing.
Temporary orders while the divorce is pending
Because a contested divorce is not resolved overnight, Texas courts can enter temporary orders shortly after filing to keep the family stable while the case proceeds. These orders can decide who stays in the marital home, a temporary possession schedule and temporary child support for the children, temporary spousal support, who pays which bills, and how community property and accounts may be used during the case. Courts also routinely issue standing orders that prevent either spouse from hiding assets, cancelling insurance, or disrupting the children’s routine. Temporary orders matter beyond the interim: the arrangements a court puts in place early often influence the final outcome, because judges are reluctant to disturb a stable status quo. We move quickly to secure temporary orders that protect a Liberty Hill client’s finances, home, and time with the children.
Why the first hearing matters so much
The temporary-orders hearing is frequently the most important early event in a Liberty Hill contested divorce, and it comes fast. In a single hearing a court may decide who remains in the house, how the children’s time is split, and how much support is paid — arrangements that can hold for the many months a case takes to resolve and that shape the eventual final decree. Walking in unprepared can cost a spouse ground that is hard to recover. We prepare our clients for that hearing with the evidence a judge needs: financial information, a workable schedule proposal, and a clear picture of the children’s needs. Getting temporary orders right steadies a family during a turbulent time and puts a Liberty Hill client in a stronger position for everything that follows.
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 Liberty Hill
Our office is in downtown Austin, an easy reach from Liberty Hill. 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 are temporary orders in a divorce?
Court orders entered early in a divorce that govern the home, children, support, and finances while the case is pending.
How soon can temporary orders be obtained?
Usually within the first weeks after filing, at a temporary orders hearing or by agreement between the spouses.
Do temporary orders affect the final result?
They can. Courts are often reluctant to disturb a stable arrangement, so early orders can influence the final decree.
Do I have to travel to your office from Liberty Hill?
No. Our downtown Austin office is about 35 miles southeast via US-183, and we handle most of a Liberty Hill divorce by phone and video.