Stephens & Stevens Marital & Family Law

Eddie Stephens, a sixth-generation Floridian, is a partner in Stephens & Stevens, PLLC, and one of Palm Beach County’s most respected family law attorneys. Board Certified in Marital and Family Law, Eddie specializes in high-conflict, high-asset divorce litigation. He has earned the AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest standards of professional excellence and integrity.

With more than 25 years of courtroom experience, Eddie focuses on complex domestic matters including equitable distribution, business valuation, child support and alimony, parenting plan disputes, relocation, post-judgment litigation, same-sex family issues, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Having tried hundreds of high-conflict divorce cases in Palm Beach County, Eddie brings unmatched strategic insight and steady leadership to every client. He also oversees a dynamic team of attorneys with diverse experience levels and billing rates to meet a wide range of client needs.

Eddie is widely recognized for integrating trauma-informed practices into his advocacy—an approach featured by the Palm Beach Post highlighting his commitment to understanding the emotional and psychological impact of family conflict on both clients and children. This perspective deepens his ability to guide families through litigation with clarity, compassion, and long-term stability in mind.

As a divorced father of two, Eddie understands firsthand what is at stake for the families he represents. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Center for Child Counseling, Inc., a leading organization in trauma-responsive care, and on the Board of Governors for Leadership Palm Beach County.

Eddie’s community impact has been recognized through multiple honors, including the Family Law Section Alberto Romero Making a Difference Award (2017), the Leadership Palm Beach County Leadership Excellence Award (2018), and the Families First of Palm Beach County Harriet Goldstein Award (2019). Beyond the courtroom, he is an author, lecturer, and devoted community leader who supports numerous civic and charitable initiatives.

 His personal interests—Jiu Jitsu, yoga, cooking, philanthropy, and time with his family—ground him. Eddie is happily married to Jacquie and the proud father of Christopher and Matthew. Together, they call Palm Beach, Florida home.

Education:

• University of Miami (B.B.A., 1994)
• Stetson University (J.D., 1997)
  • Chief Justice, Honor Court

Memberships/Affiliations:

• Leadership Palm Beach County, Class of 2015, Board of Governors (2015 – 2017), Program Director Leadership Grow (2017 – present)
• Center for Child Counseling (2017 – present)
• The Florida Bar, Board Certified Marital & Family Lawyer
• Family Law Certification Committee (2006 – 2010, vice chair 2008-2009, chair 2009-2010)
• CLE Committee (2004 – present, vice chair 2006-2008, co-chair, 2009)
• Publications Committee (2009 – present, editor 2010 – present)
• Trustee Emertitus, Leadership Foundation of Delta Sigma Pi
• Delta Sigma Pi, professional business fraternity
• Phi Alpha Delta, professional legal fraternity
• Kibblez of Love, Volunteer
• Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, Volunteer
• Kiwanis Club of Flagler Sunrise
  • Past Distinguished President
  • Hixson Recipient
  • Board Member for 5 years
  • Seven Years Perfect Attendance

Lectures:

• National Keynote Speaker – August 16, 2017 – Delta Sigma Pi’s Grand Chapter Congress –  New Orleans, LA
• Social Media Issues in Divorce – April 14, 2017  (Live – PB Bar – Advanced)
• Risk Management: What you need to know as a National Volunteer – February 17, 2017 – Delta Sigma Pi’s Southern LEAD Provincial Conference
• Case Law Update  – November 10, 2016 (Telephonic – Florida Bar – Intermediate)
• Living an Extraordinary Life – September 9, 2016 –  Atlanta Alumni Chapter Professional Event
• Case Law Update  – November, 2015 (Telephonic – Florida Bar – Intermediate)
• Become Your Own Hero – August 12, 2015 Delta Sigma Pi Grand Chapter Congress (Chicago, Il)
• Become your Own Hero – United Methodist Church of the Palm Beaches (West Palm Beach, FL)
• Case Law Update – October 2014 (Telephonic – Florida Bar – Intermediate)
• Case Law Update – October 2013 (Telephonic – Florida Bar -Intermediate)
• Top 10 Family Law Cases of the Year – April 2013 (Palm Beach Bench / Bar Conference)
• Become Your Own Hero, The Ordinary Secret to Living an Extraordinary Life – March 2013 (Raleigh, North Carolina)
• All Kinds of Temporary Relief – January 2013 (Board Certification Seminar – Advanced)
• Case Law Update – November, 2012 (Telephonic – Florida Bar – Intermediate)
• Statues, Rules and Important Cases – October 2012 (Palm Beach County Bar – Beginner
• Become Your Own Hero, The Ordinary Secret to Living an Extraordinary Life – July 2012 (San Diego, California)
• Prenuptial Agreements – July 2012 (Webinar – Lawline – Intermediate
• Family Law Case Update – March 2012 (Palm Beach Bench / Bar Conference)
• Case Law Update – November, 2011 (Telephonic – Florida Bar – Intermediate
• Case Law Update – July 2011 (Webinar – Lawline – Intermediate
• Family Law Case Update – March 2011 (Palm Beach Bench / Bar Conference)
• Recent Family Law Cases (Webinar – Lawline – Intermediate)
• Case Law Update – November, 2010 (Telephonic – Florida Bar – Intermediate)
• Attorneys’ Fees, Enforcement & Charging Liens – December, 2009 (Telephonic – Florida Bar – Intermediate)
• Case Law Update – October, 2009 (Telephonic – Florida Bar – Intermediate)
• Co-Chair – View from the Bench – May, 2008 (Telephonic – Florida Bar – Advanced)
• Case Law Update – May, 2008 (West Palm Beach – Palm Beach County Bar)
• Co-Chair – View from the Bench – May, 2008 (Telephonic – Florida Bar – Advanced)
• Case Law Update – May, 2008 (West Palm Beach – Palm Beach County Bar)
• Personal & Professional Risk Management – March 8, 2008 (San Diego, CA)
• DROPS COLA’s and Deferred Retirement – February 29, 2008 (West Palm Beach, FL – Palm Beach Bar – Intermediate)
• Valuation of Real Property in Rapidly Changing Market – April 16, 2007 (Tampa, FL – Florida Bar – Advanced)
• Valuation of Real Property in Rapidly Changing Market – April 15, 2007 (Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Florida Bar – Advanced)
• Evidentiary Issues in Relocation Cases – March, 2007 (West Palm Beach, FL – Palm Beach Bar – Intermediate)
• Ethical Issues in Family Law – January 2007 (West Palm Beach, FL – FAWLS/Legal Aid – Beginner)
• Host of Ethics – View from the Bench – August, 2006 (Telephonic – Florida Bar – Advanced)
• Enabling Others to Lead – October 2006 (Louisville, KY)
• Fish Out of the Water – Ethical Issues in Family Law – March, 2006 (West Palm Beach, FL – Palm Beach Bar – Beginner)
• Personal and Professional Risk Management – June, 2006 (Atlanta, GA)