Jacksonville Beach · Duval County, FL

Jacksonville Beach Divorce Attorney.
Beaches Family Law — Personally Handled.

Steven C. Fraser represents families across Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, and Mayport Village through divorce, custody, alimony, and mediation. Many Beaches cases involve Naval Station Mayport service members, vacation-rental properties as marital assets, and small-business owners along the Beaches Town Center corridor — each with distinct legal considerations.

?

Quick Answer

Steven C. Fraser, Esq. — FL Bar No. 625825, DC Bar No. 460026, FL Supreme Court Certified Mediator (Cert. No. 37256 CFR) — serves Jacksonville Beach (32250), Atlantic Beach (32233), Neptune Beach (32266), and Mayport Village. All Beaches family law is filed in Duval County and heard at the Duval County Courthouse, 501 W. Adams St., Jacksonville — Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida. Mayport military divorce a primary focus. Free consultation: 877-862-7188.

Family Law at the Beaches

Duval Beaches: Mayport, Vacation Rentals & Beaches Small Business

The Duval County beaches — Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, and Mayport Village — form a distinct submarket within Duval. Many Beaches divorces involve Naval Station Mayport sailors and their dependents, where USFSPA pension division and SCRA deployment protections matter. Beaches Town Center small-business owners routinely face questions about goodwill valuation in divorce. And vacation-rental properties — both Airbnb-style and long-term — raise specific equitable-distribution questions.

All Beaches cases are filed and heard at the Duval County Courthouse downtown — about 25 minutes west via Beach Boulevard or J. Turner Butler Boulevard. There is no satellite beachside family courthouse; mediation can be conducted by Zoom or at private mediator offices.

Practice Areas Served from the Beaches

Beaches Family Law Representation

Divorce

Contested and uncontested dissolution under Fla. Stat. § 61.001 et seq.

Divorce overview →

Mayport Military Divorce

USFSPA, SCRA, TRICARE 20/20/20 and 20/20/15, BAH, Survivor Benefit Plan.

Military divorce →

Child Custody

Parenting plans, 20 best-interest factors, § 61.13001 relocation.

Custody overview →

Alimony

2023 reform (SB 1416) — durational caps, 35% income-difference cap.

Alimony overview →

Family Mediation

FL Supreme Court Certified Mediator (Cert. No. 37256 CFR). Available statewide.

Mediation →

Fees

Flat fees uncontested; hourly with retainer for contested matters.

Fee schedule →
Frequently Asked Questions

Beaches & Duval Family Law Questions

How do I file for divorce in Duval County from the Beaches?
+
Florida residency for 6 months is required under Fla. Stat. § 61.021. The petition is filed with the Duval Clerk via the Florida E-Portal. Cases are heard at the Duval County Courthouse, 501 W. Adams St., downtown Jacksonville — about 25 min west of the Beaches.
I'm stationed at Mayport — what about military divorce?
+
Service members at Naval Station Mayport may use Florida residence or their state of legal residence (HOR) for divorce jurisdiction. Federal protections apply: USFSPA pension division, SCRA stays during deployment, TRICARE 20/20/20 and 20/20/15, SBP, and BAH treatment in support.
How is a vacation rental property treated in divorce?
+
Florida applies equitable distribution under Fla. Stat. § 61.075. A vacation rental acquired during the marriage is generally marital. Valuation considers fair market value, rental income, depreciation, and non-marital tracing. The property may be awarded to one spouse with offsets or sold and proceeds divided.
What if my spouse owns a Beaches small business?
+
A closely held business is marital to the extent it grew during the marriage. Valuation typically requires a forensic accountant or business appraiser, analyzing tangible assets, goodwill (personal vs. enterprise), AR, and owner compensation. Distribution can include buyout, offsets, or rarely continued joint ownership.
Is the Duval courthouse downtown or at the beach?
+
Downtown. The Duval County Courthouse is at 501 W. Adams St., Jacksonville, FL 32202 — there is no beachside satellite for family law. Consultations are by phone, video, or in-person at our office.

Beaches Free Consultation

Speak directly with Attorney Fraser. Phone or video. Same-week appointments.

Schedule via Calendly →📞 877-862-7188