Business Details
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Trusted Jacksonville Family Law Attorneys
Treece & Treece is a highly experienced law firm specializing in all areas of family and divorce law. With over seventy-five combined years of legal practice, partners Thomas D. Treece and Debra Crews Treece have resolved thousands of family law cases in Duval, St. Johns, Clay, Baker, Bradford, and Nassau Counties. Our mission prioritizes protecting clients' legal rights while minimizing emotional trauma during divorce proceedings. We offer personalized consultations to address divorce issues, child custody, and financial support, developing tailored legal strategies aligned with clients' personal and family goals.As a husband-wife legal team, parents, and grandparents, we combine comprehensive perspectives with proven methodologies to achieve constructive solutions. Our firm maintains an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting our commitment to ethical standards and legal excellence. We emphasize amicable settlements but provide aggressive litigation representation when necessary, while connecting clients with community resources for holistic support.
Services
Alimony
Child Custody
Child Support
Division of Assets
Domestic Violence
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer 75+ combined years of family law experience across six Northeast Florida counties
- Our husband-wife legal team provides dual perspectives on family law matters
- AV Preeminent-rated attorneys demonstrate peer-recognized legal excellence
- We develop customized legal strategies for complex custody and financial issues
- We connect clients with community resources for emotional and practical support
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating
What people say
Highly experienced
Compassionate representation
Successful custody outcomes
Excellent advocates
Emotional support
Services
Alimony
Our Jacksonville alimony attorneys handle all aspects of spousal support determination. We analyze financial needs and capabilities to determine appropriate alimony types including temporary, rehabilitative, and permanent support. Our husband-wife legal team considers both payor and payee perspectives when negotiating fair alimony arrangements that comply with Florida's non-formula-based guidelines.
Child Custody
We specialize in creating custody arrangements that prioritize children's best interests. Our services include developing parenting plans, determining timeshare schedules, and resolving disputes over educational and healthcare decisions. As experienced family law attorneys, we handle complex custody cases involving relocation and military deployment considerations.
Child Support
Our firm manages child support establishment, enforcement, and modification cases. We calculate support payments using Florida's statutory formula while considering special needs, extracurricular expenses, and healthcare costs. We help clients navigate post-divorce financial obligations and address non-payment issues through legal enforcement mechanisms.
Division of Assets
We protect clients' financial interests during asset and debt division. Our services cover equitable distribution of marital property including real estate, investment accounts, and business assets. We address complex issues like premarital property protection and appreciation valuation while considering tax implications and long-term financial impacts.
Domestic Violence
Our domestic violence attorneys provide urgent legal protection for abuse victims and defend against false accusations. We help obtain emergency injunctions and represent clients in full hearings. We address both physical abuse cases and cyberstalking allegations while protecting parental rights and professional reputations during these sensitive proceedings.
People
Debra Crews Treece
Attorney
Debra Treece has practiced family law since 1985, focusing on divorce, custody, and domestic violence cases. A University of Florida graduate, she combines legal expertise with personal understanding of family dynamics as a mother and grandmother. She maintains an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
Thomas D. Treece
Attorney
Thomas Treece brings decades of family law experience to complex divorce and custody cases. As both legal professional and family man, he offers practical perspectives on asset division and spousal support. He works closely with clients to develop strategic solutions that balance legal requirements with personal needs.
Questions
How does Treece & Treece handle complex child custody cases?
We develop customized parenting plans considering children's best interests. Our husband-wife team addresses timeshare arrangements, decision-making authority, and relocation issues while prioritizing children's emotional well-being.
What factors determine alimony awards in Florida?
Florida considers marriage duration, living standards, financial resources, and health when determining alimony. Our attorneys analyze these factors to negotiate fair support arrangements that meet clients' financial needs.
How does the firm approach property division in divorce cases?
We protect clients' financial interests by distinguishing marital vs. non-marital assets. Our approach considers asset appreciation, business interests, and tax implications to achieve equitable distribution of properties and debts.
Can domestic violence allegations affect child custody decisions?
Yes, domestic violence allegations significantly impact custody determinations. We help clients obtain protective orders when needed while ensuring fair parenting arrangements that prioritize children's safety and well-being.
What makes Treece & Treece different from other family law firms?
Our unique husband-wife team offers dual perspectives on family law matters. With 75+ combined years of experience and an AV Preeminent Rating, we combine legal expertise with personal understanding of family dynamics.
How does the firm handle child support modifications?
We assist clients with modifying child support payments when circumstances change. Our attorneys demonstrate how income changes, healthcare costs, or educational needs justify adjustments to existing support arrangements.
