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Round Rock, TX Collaborative Divorce Lawyer
What Our Clients Say
Collaborative divorce lets a couple end their marriage through a series of private, problem-solving meetings instead of a courtroom fight. In Round Rock, SMB Law, PC guides couples through the process from the first signed agreement. A Round Rock collaborative divorce lawyer guides you through the private, problem-solving meetings that replace a courtroom fight. Shane M. Boasberg has helped Central Texas couples for over twenty years and personally leads each step of the process.
Round Rock families who want to protect their co-parenting relationship and their privacy are increasingly drawn to a divorce that keeps the decisions in their own hands.
Where a Round Rock collaborative divorce is handled
Round Rock is in Williamson County, so the final decree is filed with the Williamson County District Clerk at the Justice Center in Georgetown — but the real work happens in private joint meetings, not at the courthouse.
How collaborative divorce works: the participation agreement
Collaborative divorce is a formal, structured process recognized by the Texas Family Code. At the outset, both spouses and their attorneys sign a collaborative participation agreement in which everyone commits to resolving all issues by agreement, to full and voluntary disclosure of information, and to staying out of court. The pivotal term is the disqualification provision: if either spouse decides to litigate, both collaborative attorneys must withdraw and the couple starts over with new trial lawyers. That single rule changes the incentives entirely — because the lawyers are retained only to settle, everyone at the table is genuinely working toward agreement rather than posturing for a judge. From there the divorce proceeds through a series of joint meetings that build toward a complete settlement. We make sure a Round Rock couple understands exactly what they are committing to before anyone signs.
The commitments that make it work
The power of a Round Rock collaborative divorce comes from a few promises everyone makes at the start. Both spouses agree to put their finances and information on the table voluntarily, which avoids the expense and hostility of formal discovery. They agree to negotiate around interests — what each person actually needs — rather than trading rigid positions. And they agree that the process is confidential and that no one will run to court. With those ground rules and a clear agenda, the joint meetings move steadily through property, support, and parenting, one issue at a time, with the professionals keeping things productive. Because the whole team is pulling toward settlement, a Round Rock couple usually reaches a durable agreement they helped build — not one imposed on them by a stranger in a robe.
Working with us from Round Rock
Our downtown Austin office is about 20 miles south of Round Rock. We handle most collaborative consultations and case updates by phone, video, and in-person joint meetings.
At SMB Law, PC 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. We explain the collaborative process in plain English, keep negotiations focused and respectful, and stay with you from the first confidential consultation through the signed decree.
Why clients choose SMB Law, PC
- Direct attorney access — you talk to Shane, licensed since 2003, not a call center.
- Honest advice — if collaborative is not the right fit, we say so.
- Transparent fees explained before you commit.
What working with us looks like
- Confidential consultation to understand your goals and whether collaborative fits.
- The participation agreement and assembling the right professional team.
- Joint meetings that work through every issue toward a full agreement.
- Resolution — an agreed decree, drafted correctly, so you can move on.
Collaborative divorce for Round Rock couples
Collaborative commitments keep Round Rock couples out of the Georgetown courtroom entirely: both spouses and their attorneys agree in writing to settle everything through structured negotiation. The Williamson County standing order still applies from filing — the status quo holds while you work.
The result, when it works, is a decree you both wrote rather than one a judge imposed — and it works far more often than people expect.
Frequently asked questions
Can we use collaborative divorce if we don’t agree on everything yet?
Yes — that’s its purpose: structured negotiation with counsel, without litigation posture.
What is collaborative divorce?
A structured, out-of-court process where each spouse keeps an attorney and the couple resolves every issue through private joint meetings under a binding agreement to settle.
What is the participation agreement?
The contract that starts a collaborative divorce, committing both spouses to full disclosure, good-faith negotiation, and staying out of court.
What is the disqualification rule?
If either spouse goes to court, both collaborative attorneys must withdraw, which gives everyone a strong incentive to reach agreement.
Is collaborative divorce recognized in Texas?
Yes. The Texas Family Code has a Collaborative Family Law Act that formally recognizes and governs the process.