Family law is the branch of the law that governs the legal relationships between spouses, parents, and children. At the Law Office of A. James Mullaney, I have spent over 25 years practicing family law exclusively — meaning this is not one area among many. It is all I do, and it is all I have done since opening my own Jacksonville practice in 2000.
A Two-Focus Practice
While I handle the full breadth of Florida family-law matters, my practice is increasingly centered on two services where I believe I provide the most value to clients:
- Uncontested divorce: When couples can reach agreement on the terms of their divorce, I draft a comprehensive marital settlement agreement, handle the filing, and represent them at the single final hearing — typically concluding in weeks at a fraction of contested-litigation cost.
- Family law mediation: As a Florida Supreme Court–certified family court mediator, I help couples negotiate their own agreements, staying out of court altogether.
Coming to an agreement — whether you negotiate it yourselves, reach it in mediation, or craft it in a collaborative process — saves most families a small fortune in legal fees, months of their lives, and significant emotional wear on children.
Divorce & Related Issues
- Divorce (overview)
- Uncontested Divorce
- Contested Divorce
- Collaborative Divorce
- Divorce Mediation
- Alimony
- Equitable Distribution
- Military Divorce
- Annulment
Children & Co-Parenting
- Parenting Plans & Time-Sharing
- Parental Relocations
- Child Support
- Paternity
- Free Florida Child Support Calculator
Planning & Protection
Post-Judgment Matters
Geographic Reach
I am licensed to practice in both Florida and Georgia. My courtroom appearances regularly take me to Duval, Clay, St. Johns, Nassau, Ware, Charlton, and Camden counties. In the age of video conferencing, I can also appear in most other Florida counties remotely.
To discuss your family law matter, call 904-858-4334 or contact me online.

