Family Law

Marital and Family Law in St. Johns, Duval and Clay Counties

The attorneys at Suzanne Green P.A. believe that when divorce, property division, child support, and custody disputes arise, the stress they bring can be minimized by having an experienced and dedicated attorney to protect your rights.

At Suzanne W. Green P.A., we are committed to providing professional and discrete legal services tailored to each client's unique needs. Our attorneys take the time to listen carefully to your specific situation, educate you about the law, explain the legal process, and keep you well-informed throughout the duration of your case.

Few areas of law involve more turmoil and heightened emotions than family and divorce law. Family law can involve:

  • Parting from a once-beloved partner.
  • Straining already fragile relationships with children. 
  • The fear of losing half of everything that has been earned during the marriage.

The Family Law Matters Our Firm Handles Include:

  • Divorce
  • Pre- and Post-Nuptial Agreements
  • Property Division
  • Alimony/Spousal Support
  • Child Support and Visitation
  • Domestic Violence
  • Paternity
  • Dependency 
  • Delinquency
  • Step-Parent Adoption
  • Domestication of Foreign Adoption

Divorce Affects More Than Just Your Marital Status

The decision to end a marriage is challenging. A divorce is not just the unwinding of a marriage but also the division of property and termination of other legal obligations. The legal consequences of a divorce are numerous and far-reaching.

Divorce and Your Estate Plan

It is important to consider how a divorce will affect your estate planning documents. Do you have a will, trust, or power of attorney assigning your spouse as a beneficiary or fiduciary? A divorce frustrates many estate plans because the person entrusted with these duties (i.e., the former spouse) may no longer be appropriate. 


A divorce can take months or sometimes years to finalize. The changing of key individuals in your estate planning documents can and should be discussed even before a divorce is finalized. Simply updating your estate planning documents can go a long way toward protecting a divorcing spouse from potential disaster. 

Making these decisions can be difficult during the emotional divorce process. An experienced Florida estate planning attorney is your best chance at ensuring that your estate plan is current and complies with Florida law.


A divorce attorney can help you understand the various effects a Florida divorce might have on your comprehensive estate plan. The experienced and dynamic attorneys at Suzanne W. Green Law are well-versed in both Divorce and Estate Planning Law and can walk you through how they interact with one another to safeguard your rights.

Divorce and Your Business

Many people going through a divorce own a business or have a spouse who owns a business. The challenges involved in understanding, valuing, and dividing a business are perhaps the most complex issues that arise in a divorce. Whether the business is a small single-person business, a large nationwide enterprise, or somewhere in between, using the proper strategies is crucial to ensuring a fair division of business assets between spouses.

If necessary, your attorney must be prepared to review copious financial records and consult with experts, including valuation specialists and forensic accountants. A thorough understanding of business operations is a fundamental principle for both sides in a divorce dispute over a business. A skilled divorce attorney must also consider the cost/value of settlement compared to the cost of fighting all the way to the end. The attorneys at Suzanne Green Law have extensive experience in dividing businesses, defending the assets of business owners, and confronting unfair valuations of companies. Attorney Suzanne W. Green can be of special help to spouses facing the division of a business. She is not only the Board Charmain of the St. Augustine Airport Authority/Northeast Florida Regional Airport; she is also the owner and operations manager of a successful law firm in Ponte Vedra Beach.

Experienced, Skilled, and Dynamic Ponte Vedra Divorce Attorneys

Whatever your reason for ending your marriage, the attorneys at Suzanne W. Green Law can walk you through your options clearly and thoroughly. Our attorneys establish a close working relationship with our clients as a Florida family law practice. We firmly believe that strong and effective representation is characterized by compassion and understanding.

If you face divorce or other family law issues, don't hesitate to contact the attorneys at Suzanne W. Green Law at 904-280-8770 to schedule a consultation to discuss the best option for you and your family.

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