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Wells Branch, TX Child Custody Lawyer
What Our Clients Say
Life changes, and a custody order that fit a few years ago may not fit today. SMB Law, PC helps Wells Branch parents modify an existing order when circumstances have genuinely changed. A Wells Branch child custody lawyer knows a modification only succeeds if a material and substantial change is proven. Shane has been licensed since 2003 and personally shows the court why a Central Texas order no longer fits.
Wells Branch families — often younger, dual-income households on the move — frequently outgrow their original custody order as jobs, schools, and children’s needs evolve.
Where a Wells Branch child custody case is handled
Wells Branch is in Travis County, so a modification suit is filed with the Travis County District Clerk at the Civil and Family Courthouse on Guadalupe Street in Austin. Many modifications are agreed between parents before a contested hearing.
Modifying a custody order
A Texas custody order is not permanent, but changing it requires meeting a specific legal standard. Generally, the parent seeking a modification must show a material and substantial change in circumstances since the last order — for example, a parent’s relocation, a significant change in a work schedule, a change in the child’s needs, remarriage, or concerns about the child’s safety or wellbeing — and that the modification is in the child’s best interest. There are additional rules for changing which parent decides the primary residence, especially within the first year of an order. Not every disagreement qualifies; courts do not reopen custody over minor friction. We help Wells Branch parents assess honestly whether their situation meets the standard and, when it does, build the case for a change that fits the family’s new reality.
Knowing when a modification is worth it
Part of our job for a Wells Branch parent is an honest assessment of whether a modification is likely to succeed. Because the law requires a material and substantial change — not just ordinary disagreement — pursuing a weak modification can cost money and goodwill without changing the order. We look closely at what has actually changed since the last order, whether the evidence supports it, and whether the proposed change genuinely benefits the child. When the standard is met, we move efficiently: documenting the change, proposing a workable revised schedule, and pursuing agreement where possible before litigation. When it is not met, we say so plainly. That candor helps Wells Branch parents spend their energy where it can actually improve their child’s situation.
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 Wells Branch
Our office is in downtown Austin, an easy reach from Wells Branch. 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.
- 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
- 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
When can a Texas custody order be modified?
Generally when there has been a material and substantial change in circumstances since the last order and the change serves the child’s best interest.
What counts as a material and substantial change?
Things like a parent’s relocation, a major schedule change, evolving needs of the child, remarriage, or safety concerns can qualify.
Can I change custody within the first year?
It is harder. Special rules apply to changing the primary-residence right within a year of an order, usually requiring proof of a serious concern.
Do I have to travel to your office from Wells Branch?
No. Our downtown Austin office is about 12 miles south via I-35 and Mopac, and we handle most of a Wells Branch modification remotely.