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Kyle, TX Spousal Support Lawyer
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EXCELLENT Based on 39 reviews Posted on Google Jackie DeguerreTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been a client of Shane M. Boasberg for several years, and I can honestly say he is the kind of lawyer everyone hopes to find. From the very beginning, he earned my trust with his professionalism, honesty, and genuine care. Shane doesn’t just handle legal matters—he takes the time to check on the welfare of his clients and makes you feel like more than just a case file. What stands out most about Shane is how he makes you feel heard and important. He is attentive, thorough, and always willing to explain things in a way that puts you at ease. I’ve always felt confident knowing he had my best interests at heart. Having worked with him for years, I can say without hesitation that he is reliable, trustworthy, and deeply dedicated to his clients. If you’re looking for a lawyer in Austin who will truly go above and beyond, I highly recommend the Law Offices of Shane M. Boasberg, P.C.
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Jackie, thank you very much for the kind words! You are an amazing person and I appreciate you as a client very much!Posted on Google Joseph W SteeleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The divorce is never easy. There are many stressful situations associated with it. Shane's legal support and counsel were invaluable. His patience and understanding, his experience and professionalism, and his ability to truly see what is important to his clients distinguish him as an amazing attorney. He is approachable, easy to talk to, and results-oriented. Shane, thank you for all of your help and support.
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Joseph, thank you for the kind words! It was great to serve as your Austin divorce lawyer. Let me know if I can ever help you again.Posted on Google Travis YoungTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Attorney Shane Boasberg has been a huge help throughout my child custody case. He has been active and attentive, supportive and encouraging, informative and open. The confidence enabled us to reach a significant milestone in the process, resulting in an win, and I go into the second half of my custody motion with complete confidence in my representation with Shane and everyone at SMB Law, PC.
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Travis, thank you for the kind words. Onwards and upwards my friend:-)Posted on Google Stevie DdeeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Shane and SMB Law, PC were compassionate, affordable, and highly prepared. If you're in need of a local divorce lawyer in Ausrin, contact SMB Law.
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Thank you Stevie! Have a great rest of the summer. Let me know if you ever need any legal assistance again:-)Posted on Google David KelleyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great lawyer, thanks man.
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David, it was a pleasure serving as your family lawyer in Austin. Please feel free to reach out of you need anything in the future.Posted on Google Ross MunroTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After my car wreck, they took the burden off my shoulders completely. I could focus on healing while they took care of everything else.
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Thank you for the kind words. Have a great summer and stay off I-35 unless you really need to use the interstate.Posted on Google WilliamsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I never felt like just another case. They genuinely cared about what was best for me and my family.
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Thank you. It was a pleasure representing you as your divorce attorney. Have a great Summer!Posted on Google XillanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. From the first consultation, I knew I was in the right hands. They helped me make informed decisions during a very emotional time.
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Xillan, thanks for the kind words:-) Congratulations and good luck with everything. If you ever need an Austin divorce lawyer again, please feel free to reach out.Posted on Google John PullTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ll forever be grateful to SMB Law for guiding me through a difficult chapter in my life. They handled everything with compassion and clarity.
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John, you were a great client and we’re happy you and your children can move on. Call if you need anything again.Posted on Google Eric CookTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. When I was out the worst spot in my life. This man helped me from A to Z. From my physical and mental recovery to helping my family. If you are looking for someone who actually cares go with this TRUE MAN!!!
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Eric, you're one of my favorite clients ever! It was a pleasure to serve as your car accident attorney. Be careful in Ubers on MoPac from here on out:-)
A spousal maintenance order is not necessarily the last word. When circumstances change — or the receiving spouse moves on — SMB Law, PC helps Kyle clients modify, terminate, or enforce a maintenance obligation. A Kyle spousal support lawyer knows a maintenance order can be revisited when income drops or the receiving spouse remarries or cohabitates. Shane has been licensed in Texas since 2003 and personally handles modifying, ending, or enforcing these obligations.
In a fast-growing community like Kyle, incomes and living situations shift quickly after a divorce, and an order set at the courthouse can drift out of line with what either spouse’s life now looks like.
Where a Kyle spousal support case is handled
Kyle is in Hays County, so a modification, termination, or enforcement action is filed with the Hays County District Clerk at the Government Center in San Marcos, about fifteen minutes south.
When maintenance can be changed or must end
Court-ordered maintenance in Texas ends automatically on the death of either spouse or when the receiving spouse remarries, and it can be terminated if that spouse lives with someone in a permanent, marriage-like relationship — a cohabitation the paying spouse must prove. Short of ending it, the amount can be reduced when there is a material and substantial change in circumstances, such as a serious income drop or a change in the receiving spouse’s needs, though a court cannot extend maintenance beyond the original period. Until a judge signs a modified order, the existing amount still controls, so simply paying less is risky and can pile up arrears. When a former spouse stops paying court-ordered maintenance, Texas also provides enforcement tools, including wage withholding, to collect. We help Kyle clients pursue the right remedy and document it properly.
Proving cohabitation or a change in circumstances
Ending or lowering maintenance in Kyle comes down to evidence. Terminating support because a former spouse lives with a new partner requires showing a genuine, permanent, marriage-like relationship — not an occasional overnight — which means documenting shared residence, finances, and daily life. Reducing the amount requires proving a material and substantial change, such as a real drop in income or a shift in the recipient’s needs, with records rather than assertions. Timing matters too: because the ordered amount controls until a judge changes it, waiting to file while quietly underpaying only builds arrears. We help gather the proof and move promptly, so a legitimate change in circumstances actually results in a modified order.
Working with us from Kyle
Our downtown Austin office is about 20 miles north up I-35. We handle most Kyle spousal support matters by phone, video, and e-signature.
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 things in plain English, give you a plan instead of more stress, and keep you informed from your first confidential consultation through final resolution.
Free Resource
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Why clients choose SMB Law, PC
- Direct attorney access — you talk to Shane, licensed since 2003, not a call center.
- Honest advice — if a fight is not worth the cost, we say so.
- 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.
- Resolution implemented correctly so you can move on.
Family matters in Kyle rarely stay in one lane — we also help clients with a disputed divorce, dividing complex assets, and a modification case, and you can learn more from our spousal support attorneys.
Frequently asked questions
When does spousal maintenance end in Texas?
Automatically on the death of either spouse or the recipient’s remarriage, and it can be terminated if the recipient cohabits with someone in a permanent, marriage-like relationship.
Can a maintenance amount be lowered?
Yes, on a material and substantial change in circumstances, such as a significant income drop, though a court cannot extend maintenance beyond its original period.
What if my former spouse won’t pay ordered maintenance?
Texas provides enforcement tools, including wage withholding, to collect court-ordered maintenance. We help document the arrears and pursue the right remedy.
How do I prove my ex is cohabiting to end maintenance?
By documenting a permanent, marriage-like relationship — shared residence, finances, and daily life — rather than an occasional overnight stay.