Divorce is never just paperwork — it is the restructuring of a life. Attorney Fraser handles every case personally from first consultation through final judgment. No associates. No paralegals running your case. No handoffs.
Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator. Available to represent or mediate.
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Steven C. Fraser, Esq. is a family law attorney licensed in Florida (FL Bar No. 625825) and Washington, DC (DC Bar No. 460026), practicing in the Fourth Judicial Circuit (Duval, Clay, and Nassau Counties) and throughout Northeast Florida. He handles divorce (contested and uncontested), child custody and timesharing, child support, alimony, military divorce (NAS Jacksonville, Naval Station Mayport, Camp Blanding), paternity, domestic violence injunctions, and modification actions. He is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family and Circuit Civil Mediator (Cert. No. 37256 CFR), available statewide. Free consultation: 877-862-7188.
Every family situation is different. Attorney Fraser provides individualized strategy — not a one-size-fits-all approach — across every area of Florida family law.
Full divorce litigation when the parties cannot agree. Discovery, financial disclosure, mediation (mandatory in the Fourth Circuit), temporary relief, equitable distribution, and trial. Attorney Fraser handles every hearing personally.
Fla. Stat. § 61.001 et seq.
When both parties agree on all terms — property, custody, support — Attorney Fraser drafts the petition, marital settlement agreement, and parenting plan. Final hearing preparation included. Can finalize in as few as 30 days.
Simplified dissolution available for qualifying couples without children
Florida uses “timesharing” rather than custody. Attorney Fraser develops parenting plans based on the 20 best-interest factors under § 61.13 — including plans for relocation, school schedules, and holiday rotations.
Fla. Stat. § 61.13 · 20 best-interest factors
Florida child support is calculated by statutory guidelines based on both parents’ incomes, timesharing percentage, healthcare costs, and daycare expenses. Attorney Fraser ensures accurate calculations — and pursues enforcement or modification when circumstances change.
Fla. Stat. § 61.30 · Guidelines worksheet
Establishing paternity is the legal foundation for timesharing and child support rights for unmarried parents. Attorney Fraser handles voluntary acknowledgments, contested paternity actions, and DNA testing orders.
Fla. Stat. § 742.011 et seq.
Life changes — job loss, relocation, remarriage — may warrant modification of timesharing, child support, or alimony. When a former spouse ignores a court order, Attorney Fraser files motions for contempt and enforcement with sanctions.
Fla. Stat. § 61.14 · Substantial change in circumstances
Florida is a no-fault divorce state. You do not need to prove wrongdoing — only that the marriage is irretrievably broken. But “no-fault” does not mean “no strategy.” How property is divided, how timesharing is structured, and whether alimony is awarded depends entirely on the facts presented and the preparation behind them.
Attorney Fraser prepares every case as if it will go to trial — even when the goal is settlement. That preparation is what produces results at mediation.
Florida requires only that the marriage is irretrievably broken. No proof of adultery or misconduct needed to file.
Marital assets and debts are divided equitably — which does not always mean equally. The court considers each spouse’s contributions, economic circumstances, and more.
Both parties must file sworn financial affidavits and produce tax returns, bank statements, and documentation of all assets and debts.
Every case involving children must include a detailed parenting plan addressing timesharing schedules, decision-making authority, and communication protocols.
The Fourth Judicial Circuit requires mediation in all contested family law matters before a case may be set for trial.
Florida law requires a minimum 20-day waiting period between filing and finalization. The court may waive this in some circumstances.
Jacksonville is home to one of the largest military communities in the country. Attorney Fraser understands the unique legal issues military families face.
Military divorce involves layers of federal law that most family attorneys rarely encounter. The Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (USFSPA) governs pension division. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) provides protections against default judgment during deployment. BAH, BAS, and TRICARE continuation require careful analysis. Attorney Fraser has represented both active-duty service members and military spouses throughout the Fourth Circuit.
Military retirement pay can be divided as marital property. Requires a court order conforming to DFAS requirements — the 10/10 rule affects direct payment.
Active-duty members cannot be defaulted during deployment. The SCRA provides a mandatory 90-day stay of proceedings when deployment interferes with court appearances.
Basic Allowance for Housing and other military-specific income must be properly accounted for in child support and alimony calculations.
Former spouses may retain TRICARE eligibility under the 20/20/20 or 20/20/15 rules. Coverage planning is essential before finalizing the divorce.
SBP elections must be addressed in the divorce decree. Failure to designate the former spouse within one year of divorce can permanently forfeit this benefit.
Florida’s military family law provisions under § 61.13002 protect deployed parents from permanent timesharing modifications based solely on deployment.
Florida’s 2023 alimony reform (effective July 1, 2023) eliminated permanent alimony and created clear guardrails. Here is what the new law actually says.
Four types remain available — each with specific purposes and durational caps.
The maximum duration depends on how long the marriage lasted.
Strategy Matters: Whether you are seeking alimony or defending against it, the 2023 reform created specific statutory factors the court must analyze. Attorney Fraser evaluates every alimony claim under the current statute — not outdated case law — and presents the financial picture that supports your position.
Family law is personal. It involves the people you love most and the future you are trying to protect. I became a family law attorney because I believe people going through the most difficult chapter of their lives deserve an advocate who shows up — every time, in every hearing, on every phone call. Not a revolving door of associates. Not a paralegal who “handles things” while the attorney you hired is in another courtroom.
I also believe that litigation should be the last resort — not the first move. As a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator, I know how to resolve cases without a trial when the facts support it. But when settlement is not possible, I prepare every case for the courtroom. That preparation is the difference.
Mediation is often faster, less expensive, and less adversarial than trial. Attorney Fraser serves as both advocate (for his own clients) and neutral mediator (for other attorneys’ cases) throughout Florida.
When representing you, Attorney Fraser prepares a comprehensive mediation summary, coaches you on what to expect, and negotiates aggressively on your behalf. The goal: reach a settlement that protects your interests without the uncertainty and expense of trial.
Attorney Fraser is available as a Florida Supreme Court Certified neutral mediator for family and circuit civil cases throughout all 20 judicial circuits. He facilitates productive negotiation between parties and their attorneys to reach voluntary agreements the court can approve.
Dual Capability: Attorney Fraser can serve as advocate or neutral — but never both in the same case. If mediation does not resolve the dispute and you need trial representation, he is prepared. That combination — mediator training with litigation readiness — is what makes the difference at the negotiating table.
Many family law firms consider their work done when the final judgment is entered. But orders get violated. Circumstances change. Former spouses stop paying support or ignore timesharing schedules. Attorney Fraser handles post-judgment enforcement and modification — holding the other side accountable when they ignore the court’s order.
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