Austin Family Lawyer
Family Law and Divorce Attorney in Austin, TX
Family Law Specialist Advocating for all Clients
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As an experienced Austin family law attorney, our firm is dedicated to advocating for clients in all family law matters. We understand the complexities involved in these cases and are committed to providing the highest level of legal support. Our expertise as an Austin divorce attorney allows us to handle complex divorce cases, ensuring that our clients' rights are protected and they are well-informed throughout the process.
About Us
Headquartered in Austin, TX with a satellite office in Williamson County, TX ( by appointment only) and Houston, TX (by appointment only), The Law Offices of Shane M. Boasberg, PC aggressively advocates for it's clients. We also have a office in Williamson County (by appointment) and represent people in Austin, Georgetown, Pllugerville, Round Rock, Manor, Buda, Kyle, San Marcos, and New Braunfels, as well as other cities in Travis,Williamson, Bastrop, and Hays Counties. Our firm specializes in all Family Law matters, from divorce filings, temporary orders, mediation and trial. Whether you’re a wife or husband, ex-wife or husband, partner, grandparent, child, or small business owner, we will not only protect your legal interests, but we’ll also help it thrive in during the process. We bring extensive experience and professionalism to every case and customize our support to your individual needs and concerns.
You are not just another case; we believe in treating every client with the utmost respect. Whether you are filing a divorce or recovering from a personal injury, Real estate dispute, or stuck in a complicated crypto-related lawsuit, you can confidently rely on the expertise and commitment of our attorneys to secure the desired verdict in the court of law.
Do you qualify for spousal maintenance?
The court can order spousal maintenance if the spouse who is seeking the payment will not have enough property at the time of the divorce to provide for his or her basic needs. Normally, the courts will consider alimony if one spouse was convicted of committing family violence against the other spouse during the marriage. Also, if the spouse seeking support is unable to earn income because of a disability, the court is normally generous with awarding spousal support.
Spouses can also qualify for support if they were married for ten years or longer and the spouse seeking support is unable to earn enough income to keep up the standard of living that he or she experienced prior to divorce. Also, if the spouse seeking support has custody of a child who has a physical disability, spousal support is common in addition to child support.
What the Court Considers when Awarding Support / Alimony
The court doesn’t just award alimony to any spouse who requests it. The court understands that, sometimes, the paying spouse cannot handle the expense of spousal support and the payments may not be feasible. Austin family law attorneys are experts in navigating the emotionally charged and complex nature of family law issues, such as divorce and custody battles. They provide personalized, client-centered legal representation to alleviate stress and achieve favorable outcomes for their clients.
For this reason, the court will typically look at a variety of factors, including:
The financial resources of each spouse at the time of the divorce
The length of the marriage
The age, employment history, earning ability, and physical and emotional health of the spouse
Child support obligations
Use of community property funds
Each spouse’s education and employment skills
Any acts of adultery committed in the relationship
Any patterns of family violence
The property that each spouse brought to the marriage
Whether or not one spouse acted as a homemaker in the marriage
Whether the spouse seeking support contributed to the education or training of the other spouse
Joint Custody
Parents could choose a few options that fall under the umbrella of joint custody.
Joint Physical Custody
In this option, your children will have two residences where they spend at least 35% of their time with each parent.
Joint Legal Custody
When parents decide they would like joint legal custody, the children have one primary residence but both parents have legal right to share such decisions as medical treatments, religious upbringing and schools the children attend.
Other Combinations:
Ultimately, as parents you decide what works for you, meaning you can choose any combination of the above options of shared physical or shared joint custody.
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