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Brushy Creek, TX Child Support Lawyer
What Our Clients Say
An order on paper means nothing if the payments never come. SMB Law, PC helps Brushy Creek parents enforce unpaid child support — and helps paying parents respond to an enforcement action fairly. A Brushy Creek child support lawyer knows the enforcement tools that turn an unpaid order into real payments, and the defenses when you are the one accused. Shane has been licensed since 2003 and personally handles Central Texas support enforcement from either side.
When support goes unpaid in the Brushy Creek area, the arrears can mount quickly, and the tools to collect — and the defenses against an unfair claim — are worth understanding early.
Where a Brushy Creek child support case is handled
Brushy Creek is in Williamson County, so an enforcement action is filed with the Williamson County District Clerk at the Justice Center in Georgetown. Enforcement is also available through the state child support system.
Enforcing unpaid child support
Texas gives child support real teeth. Unpaid support becomes arrears that accrue interest and can be reduced to a judgment, and courts and the state have powerful collection tools: wage withholding that takes support directly from a paycheck, interception of tax refunds and lottery winnings, liens on property and bank accounts, and suspension of a driver’s or professional license. In serious cases, a parent who can pay but will not can be held in contempt of court, which carries the possibility of jail. Enforcement is not automatic, though — it requires filing the right action and proving the arrears. On the other side, a parent facing enforcement may have valid defenses or need a realistic payment plan. We help Brushy Creek parents collect what they are owed, and help paying parents respond to an enforcement claim without losing their footing.
Both sides of an enforcement case
A Brushy Creek enforcement matter has two very different faces. For a parent owed support, the priority is documenting the arrears precisely — every missed payment, with dates and amounts — and choosing the right tool, from wage withholding to a contempt motion, to actually collect. For a parent facing enforcement, the priority is responding rather than ignoring: there may be payments that were not credited, a legitimate inability to pay that calls for a modification, or a defense to a contempt finding. Ignoring an enforcement action is what turns a manageable problem into a serious one. We handle either side with the same goal — an accurate accounting and a workable path forward — so a Brushy Creek support order is honored and the children benefit.
Central Texas family-law experience you can rely on
Getting a child support number right — and enforceable — takes a lawyer who works with the guidelines regularly. 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 explains the math in plain English, makes sure the income figure the order is built on is correct, and keeps you informed from your first confidential consultation through final resolution.
Working with us from Brushy Creek
Our office is in downtown Austin, an easy reach from Brushy Creek. 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 parents choose SMB Law, PC
- Direct attorney access — you talk to Shane, licensed since 2003, not a call center.
- Accurate numbers — we make sure support reflects the true income and the law.
- 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 family’s situation.
- Negotiation or court — we settle when we can and litigate when we must.
- Resolution implemented correctly so you can move on.
Frequently asked questions
How is unpaid child support collected in Texas?
Through wage withholding, tax-refund interception, property and bank liens, license suspension, and, in serious cases, contempt of court.
Does unpaid child support ever go away?
No. Arrears remain owed, accrue interest, and can be enforced as a judgment; back support generally cannot be waived by the court.
Can a parent go to jail for not paying support?
Possibly. A parent who can pay but willfully refuses can be held in contempt, which may include jail, though the goal is usually to secure payment.
Do I have to travel to your office from Brushy Creek?
No. Our downtown Austin office is about 20 miles south via US-183, and we handle most of a Brushy Creek support case by phone and video.