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Pflugerville, TX Child Custody Lawyer
Custody questions rarely stay settled forever — kids grow, jobs change, and plans need to keep up. SMB Law, PC helps Pflugerville parents establish custody and, when life shifts, modify an order that no longer fits. A knowledgeable Pflugerville child custody lawyer can both set up a solid order and return to court when life outgrows it. Shane has handled Central Texas family cases since 2003 and personally guides parents through establishing and modifying custody.
Pflugerville is a young, diverse community where many parents work shift or tech schedules around employers like Dell and Samsung, so questions about a child’s preference and about changing an existing order come up often in the cases we handle here.
Where a Pflugerville custody case is filed
Pflugerville is in Travis County, so a custody suit is filed with the Travis County District Clerk at the Civil and Family Courthouse on Guadalupe Street — a few blocks from our office. We are in those courts regularly and know how they approach parenting cases.
A child’s preference and changing an order
Two questions come up constantly in Pflugerville custody matters. First, can a child choose? A child 12 or older may tell the judge which parent they would prefer to live with, and the court will listen — but the judge, weighing the child’s best interest, makes the decision. Second, can an order change? Yes, when there has been a material and substantial change in circumstances, such as a move, a new work schedule, or a safety concern. Underlying it all is Texas’s framework of conservatorship (decision-making) and possession (the schedule), with a presumption of joint managing conservatorship.
Working with us from Pflugerville
We are only about 16 miles south in downtown Austin, and because we are right by the Travis County courthouse, Pflugerville custody cases are efficient for us to handle. We still work by phone and video whenever that is easier.
At SMB Law, PC you work directly with attorney Shane M. Boasberg, who has represented Texans for more than two decades. 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.
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.
Many Pflugerville families we represent are also dealing with setting or collecting support, revisiting an existing order, or a hard-fought divorce; our Austin-based child custody attorneys can guide the whole matter.
Frequently asked questions
Can my 12-year-old choose which parent to live with?
A child 12 or older can tell the judge their preference, and the court will consider it, but the judge makes the final decision based on the child’s best interest.
How do I change an existing Pflugerville custody order?
You show a material and substantial change in circumstances since the last order — a relocation, a job change, or a safety issue — and that the change you want serves the child’s best interest.
Do I have to travel far to work with SMB Law from Pflugerville?
No. Our office is only about 16 miles south, and we handle most Pflugerville consultations and updates by phone and video.