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A child support amount that was right two years ago can be wrong today. SMB Law, PC helps Wells Branch parents adjust support when income or circumstances have genuinely changed. A Wells Branch child support lawyer knows a support figure can be modified once a material and substantial change in income is shown. Shane has been licensed since 2003 and personally handles Central Texas support adjustments.
Wells Branch’s younger, career-mobile households see frequent income and job changes, which is exactly when an existing support order can fall out of step with reality.
Where a Wells Branch child support case is handled
Wells Branch is in Travis County, so a support modification is filed with the Travis County District Clerk at the Civil and Family Courthouse on Guadalupe Street in Austin. Many modifications are agreed before a contested hearing.
Modifying a child support order
Texas allows a support order to be changed, but only under specific conditions. Generally, a parent can seek a modification if it has been three years since the order and the guideline amount would change by either 20% or $100, or if there has been a material and substantial change in circumstances — such as a significant change in either parent’s income, a job loss, a change in the children’s needs, or a change in who has primary care. Importantly, support does not adjust automatically; a parent whose income drops must seek a modification, because until a court changes the order the original amount keeps accruing. We help Wells Branch parents on either side determine whether the standard is met and move promptly, so an order matches current reality rather than an outdated snapshot.
Act promptly — support does not wait
The most important thing to understand about a Wells Branch support modification is timing. Because an order continues in full force until a court changes it, a parent who loses income but waits to file keeps owing the old amount, and unpaid support accrues as a judgment that cannot simply be erased later. On the other side, a parent entitled to more support gains nothing by delay. We assess quickly whether the three-year rule or a material-and-substantial-change supports a modification, gather the income evidence, and file without unnecessary delay. Where the parents can agree on a new number, we document it properly so it is enforceable. Moving promptly is what keeps a Wells Branch order aligned with what a family can actually pay and actually needs.
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 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.
- 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
When can Texas child support be modified?
Generally after three years if the guideline amount would change by 20% or $100, or upon a material and substantial change in circumstances.
Does support adjust automatically if my income drops?
No. The order stays in force until a court changes it, so a parent whose income falls must file for a modification promptly.
What counts as a material and substantial change?
A significant change in either parent’s income, a job loss, a change in the child’s needs, or a change in primary care, among others.
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.