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Buda, TX Child Support Lawyer
What Our Clients Say
Texas child support does not start from a negotiation — it starts from a formula. If you are setting up or responding to a support order in Buda, SMB Law, PC makes sure the guideline math is applied correctly. A Buda child support lawyer knows the guideline formula and every input that feeds it, so the number holds up. Shane M. Boasberg has handled Central Texas support cases for more than twenty years and personally makes sure the math is done right.
Many Buda parents are surprised how mechanical the starting point is: Texas ties guideline support to a set percentage of the paying parent’s income, so the whole case often turns on getting one number right.
Where a Buda child support case is handled
Buda is in Hays County, so a support suit is filed with the Hays County District Clerk at the Government Center in San Marcos, about fifteen minutes south. Some support matters are also handled through the state child support system, but a contested order is decided in the county court.
How guideline child support is calculated
Texas sets guideline child support as a percentage of the paying parent’s monthly net resources: 20% for one child, 25% for two, 30% for three, and 35% for four, with more for additional children. Those percentages are the backbone of nearly every Texas support order, and because they are fixed, the fight is rarely about the rate — it is about the income the rate is applied to. The percentages also adjust when the paying parent supports children in more than one household. A court can order support above or below the guideline in the right circumstances, but the guideline figure is presumed to be in the child’s best interest. For a Buda family, getting the guideline calculation right from the start is what produces an order that is both fair and durable.
Why the percentages are only the starting point
Because the guideline percentages are fixed, a Buda child support case is really a case about income — and that is where careful work changes the result. The percentage means little until you determine the correct monthly net resources it applies to, account for how many children are being supported and whether some live in other households, and apply the statutory adjustments. A small error in the income figure, multiplied over years of payments, adds up to real money for a family. We make sure the guideline is applied to the right number and the right circumstances, so the resulting Buda order reflects what the law actually requires rather than a rough estimate.
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 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 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 much is child support for one child in Texas?
Guideline support is 20% of the paying parent’s monthly net resources for one child, rising with each additional child.
Do the percentages change with more children?
Yes. Guideline support is 25% for two children, 30% for three, and 35% for four, with adjustments when a parent supports children in multiple households.
Can support be set above or below the guideline?
A court can order a different amount in appropriate cases, but the guideline figure is presumed to be in the child’s best interest.
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 support case by phone and video.