Stephens & Stevens Marital & Family Law

Eddie Stephens, Board Certified Marital & Family Attorney

Eddie Stephens

My name is Eddie Stephens and I am a Board Certified Family Law Attorney who has practiced family law in Palm Beach County my entire legal career.

With 25 years of litigation experience, I specialize in high-conflict, high-asset divorce cases.  I focus on helping clients with domestic legal issues such as property division, business valuation, child support and spousal support, child custody and visitation, post-judgment modifications, child relocation, same sex marriages, and both prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.

I have earned the AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, a professional rating indicating the highest ethical standards and professional ability.  I have also been selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America ®, a peer-review publication recognizing the top 4% of attorneys in the country.

Having tried hundreds of high-conflict divorce cases in Palm Beach County, my hourly rate is higher than the average family law attorney due to my experiences and expertise.  I also oversee a team of lawyers with varying levels of experience and hourly rates.

In addition to practicing family law, I am also proud to call myself an author, lecturer, and community leader.  As a sixth generation Floridian, I am a concerned citizen of Palm Beach County who volunteers and supports a number of civic and charitable organizations to better the community including Leadership Palm Beach County, Boy Scouts of America and Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League.

As a divorced father of two teenage children, I know first-hand what’s at stake when counseling my clients.  My hobbies include cooking, yoga, camping and spending time with my family.

In my spare time, I like to write my own summaries on every family law case published in Florida; I call them “squibs.”  While I started the “squibs” as a way for me to learn about the cases, I also enjoy sharing them with my colleagues and they are published by the Family Section of the Florida Bar.

Please give my office a call at (561) 430-4350 if you would like to schedule a consultation.

Education:

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

Memberships/Affiliations:

  • The Florida Bar, Board Certified Marital & Family Lawyer
  • Board of Governors, Leadership Palm Beach County
  • Leadership Palm Beach County Alumni (Class of 2015)
  • LawLine Faculty Member
  • 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)
  • Editor of Florida Bar Family Law Section Website (2006 – 2009)
  • Trustee Emertitus, Leadership Foundation of Delta Sigma Pi
  • Delta Sigma Pi, professional business fraternity
  • Phi Alpha Delta, professional legal fraternity
  • Kiwanis Club of Flagler Sunrise
    • Past Distinguished President
    • Hixson Recipient
    • Board Member for 5 years
    • Seven Years Perfect Attendance

Lectures:

  • Mechanics of the Marital and Family Law Certification Exam – December, 2015 (Webinar – Florida Bar)
  • Case Law Update – October, 2015 (Webinar – Florida Bar – Intermediate)
  •  Living an Extraordinary Life: Lessons from our Heroes – Chicago, IL – August, 2015
  • Living an Extraordinary Life: Lessons from our Heroes – United Methodist Church of the Palm Beaches – July, 2015
  • Mental Health for the Family Law Practitioner – November 2014 – (Tampa, FL – Canakaris Inns of Court)
  • Case Law Update – October, 2014 (Telephonic – Florida Bar – Intermediate)
  • Case Law Update – October, 2013 (Telephonic – Florida Bar – Intermediate)
  • Become Your Own Hero, Living an Extraordinary Life – September 2013 (West Palm Beach, FL – Big Dog Ranch Rescue Benefit)
  • Case Law Update – October, 2013 (Telephonic – Florida Bar – Intermediate)
  • Become Your Own Hero, Living an Extraordinary Life – September 2013 (Coral Gables, FL – University of Miami)
  • Become Your Own Hero, Living an Extraordinary Life – August 2013 (Seattle, WA – Delta Sigma Pi Grand Chapter Congress)
  • Top 10 Family Law Cases of the Year – April 2013 (Palm Beach Bench / Bar Conference)
  • Become Your Own Hero, 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, 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)