Jack Ford Law, PLLC provides comprehensive family law legal services to clients in Jacksonville (Duval County), Orange Park and Fleming Island (Clay County), Fernandina Beach and Yulee (Nassau County), St. Augustine (St. Johns County), Palatka (Putnam County), and throughout Northeast Florida. Whether you need full representation, limited scope assistance, or help preparing your own documents, Jack Ford Law offers flexible, affordable options.
At Jack Ford Law, PLLC, clients receive trusted legal guidance and effective solutions for family law, estate planning, and related matters in Jacksonville and surrounding areas. Our services are tailored to meet real-life needs—whether you need advice, document drafting, dispute resolution, or courtroom advocacy.
Family Law Mediation
Resolve disputes privately, efficiently, and on your own terms. As a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator, Jack Ford guides families through mediation involving divorce, paternity, child custody, parenting plans, child and spousal support, post-judgment modifications, and name changes. Mediation empowers parties to reach agreements while saving time, reducing conflict, and minimizing court involvement.
Divorce & Separation
Get clear advice and practical help navigating divorce, child custody, child support, and spousal support. Whether your matter is contested or uncontested, receive support from initial filings and negotiation to resolution—through mediation or litigation if needed.
Document Drafting & Reviewing
Have your documents prepared and reviewed by an experienced attorney. Services include prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, marital settlement agreements, divorce and paternity petitions, parenting plans, and name/surname changes. Flat-fee options make quality legal help accessible.
Estate Planning & Advance Directives
Plan for the future with confidence. Jack Ford Law drafts wills, living wills, health care surrogate designations, powers of attorney, and advance directives to safeguard your wishes, assets, and loved ones in any circumstance.
- Last Will and Testament
- Living Will
- Health Care Surrogate Designation
- Power of Attorney
- Advance Directives
- Trusts
Trusts are a powerful estate planning tool that can help your assets pass to your beneficiaries without going through probate, provide for minor children or loved ones with special needs, and protect your estate from unnecessary taxation or creditor claims. Jack Ford Law can assist with revocable living trusts, testamentary trusts, and special needs trusts tailored to your specific situation.
Paternity & Parental Rights
Protect your family’s interests with legal guidance on paternity, stepparent adoption, parental rights, and facets of legal parentage in Florida.
General & Limited-Scope Consultations
Get answers and a strategic plan with consultations for family law and related legal matters. Limited-scope/unbundled representation is available for clients seeking targeted support for specific issues.
Litigation & Court Representation
Jack Ford Law represents clients in select family and civil litigation matters—ensuring focused, effective courtroom advocacy when required.
Domestic Violence & Protective Orders
File, defend, or enforce injunctions for protection against domestic violence, stalking, repeat violence, or sexual violence with knowledgeable, compassionate support.
Additional Family Law Matters
Handle matters including child custody and visitation modifications, enforcement of court orders, and more. Each client receives individualized strategies for their unique circumstances.
Areas Served
- Duval County — Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach
- Clay County — Orange Park, Fleming Island, Middleburg, Green Cove Springs
- Nassau County — Fernandina Beach, Yulee, Callahan
- St. Johns County — St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra Beach, Nocatee
- Putnam County — Palatka, Interlachen, Crescent City
- Alachua County — Gainesville, Newberry, Alachua
- Bradford County — Starke, Brooker
Contact Jack Ford Law, PLLC today to discuss your legal needs and secure practical, results-oriented representation tailored to your goals.
Jack Ford is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator. If you are looking for mediation rather than litigation, visit our Mediation Services page, learn about pre-suit mediation, or see our pro se mediation services.
