Jollyville, TX Child Custody Lawyer

Recognized & Trusted

The custody schedule set in the first weeks of a case can shape everything that follows. If you have a custody matter in Jollyville, SMB Law, PC helps you get fair temporary orders in place from the start. A Jollyville child custody lawyer knows the temporary orders set early often become the template for the final ones. Shane M. Boasberg has handled Central Texas custody for more than twenty years and personally fights for fair temporary orders from the start.

For many Jollyville parents, the most urgent question is not the final order months away but who the children live with, and on what schedule, right now — and that is decided at a temporary orders hearing.

Where a Jollyville child custody case is handled

Most of Jollyville lies in Williamson County, so a custody case is filed with the Williamson County District Clerk at the Justice Center in Georgetown; the Travis County portion files in Austin. Many issues are resolved by agreement before a final hearing.

Temporary orders: the schedule that governs while the case is pending

Soon after a custody suit or divorce is filed, a Texas court can enter temporary orders that decide where the children live, each parent’s possession schedule, temporary child support, and who stays in the family home while the case is pending. A temporary orders hearing often happens within weeks, and because these arrangements tend to become the de facto status quo that the final order is measured against, they carry outsized weight. Judges look at the children’s routine, each parent’s caregiving history, work and school schedules, and stability. Coming to that hearing prepared — with a proposed schedule, calendars, and evidence of each parent’s day-to-day role — matters far more than parents expect. We help Jollyville parents put together temporary orders that protect their relationship with their children and set a sensible baseline, rather than letting a rushed early hearing quietly define the rest of the case.

Setting a baseline that holds up

Because temporary orders so often become the arrangement a final custody order is compared against, the early hearing in a Jollyville case deserves real preparation, not a rushed appearance. We help a parent walk in with a concrete proposed schedule, a calendar showing their involvement in school pickups, appointments, and daily care, and documentation that supports a stable routine for the children. Where safety or reliability is a genuine concern, we bring that forward properly rather than as a last-minute accusation. Setting a sensible, child-centered baseline early tends to reduce conflict for the rest of the case and gives the children consistency while the larger questions are worked out — which is exactly what a Central Texas judge is looking for.

Central Texas family-law experience you can rely on

Custody decisions shape your child’s life for years, and they reward a lawyer who has handled them many times. 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 things in plain English, keeps the case centered on what is best for your child, and gives you a clear plan instead of more stress — keeping you informed from your first confidential consultation through final resolution.

Working with us from Jollyville

Our office is in downtown Austin, an easy reach from Jollyville. We handle most consultations and case updates by phone and video, and your first consultation is confidential. If travel is difficult, we can also come to you.

Why parents choose SMB Law, PC

• Direct attorney access — you talk to Shane, licensed since 2003, not a call center.
• Child-focused strategy — we keep the case centered on your child’s best interest.
• Honest advice and transparent fees explained before you commit.

What working with us looks like

1. Confidential consultation to understand your goals and the law that applies.
2. Strategy and records tailored to your family’s situation.
3. Negotiation or court — we settle when we can and litigate when we must.
4. Resolution implemented correctly so you can move on.