Datz & Datz, P.A.

08/24/2023

Congratulations to Lawrence Datz for being voted by his peers as Lawyer of the Year in Family Law for Jacksonville, for the third time. This accolade is associated with Lawrence’s perennial listing in The Best Lawyers in America since 2013. The Best Lawyers publication recognizes the top legal talent throughout the world, and the recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review. Their methodology is designed to capture the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area. Best Lawyers does not accept payment or fees to be included in the annual listing. Lawrence has been practicing family law, with a specialization in high-end divorce cases, in northeast Florida for almost 40 years. He appreciates the recognition from fellow attorneys who have been very generous in referring numerous family law cases. His mission always was and is to reduce conflict between divorcing spouses during times typically involving high conflict and to minimize negative and maximize positive outcomes for his clients. For more information about Datz & Datz, P.A., visit www.DatzLaw.net or call Lawrence Datz, who is Board Certified in Marital and Family Law and a Fellow of the prestigious American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, at (904) 296-7440.

01/13/2022

When you’re ready to get divorced, anger and pain will only make the process more difficult and likely more expensive. Carefully consider how and when to let your spouse know of your decision.

DCAdmin On Posted on January 13, 2022January 13, 2022 by DCAdmin to Uncategorized How to Tell Your Spouse You Want a Divorce When you’re ready to get divorced, anger and pain will only make the process more difficult and likely more expensive. Carefully consider how and when to let your spouse kno...

01/11/2022

January is often referred to as “the divorce month” among family attorneys, because divorce filings in the U.S. typically surge at the start of each new year. In fact, the number of filings increases by an average of one-third during January each year, according to the AAML. Lawrence Datz, a partner at Datz & Datz, P.A., with more than 30 years of family law experience, appeared live Jan. 9 on WJXT’s The Morning Show to discuss the uptick in divorce rates, current trends and tips on making the divorce process easier for both sides and minimizing trauma for children involved. Visit DatzLaw.net to learn more and see Lawrence Datz's WJXT interview.

DCAdmin On Posted on January 11, 2022January 11, 2022 by DCAdmin to Uncategorized Divorce Rate Up in 2021, Depending on Economics Family attorneys across the nation are experiencing one of their busiest times of the year as couples act on New Year’s resolutions to end relationships after stressful...

10/08/2021

Picking a divorce attorney can be difficult, yet in-depth articles by an acclaimed magazine like Attorney At Law Magazine make it easier. Read more about Lawrence Datz, founder of Datz & Datz, P.A and how he's carrying on his family's century-old family law legacy in this new feature article.

https://datzlaw.net/lawrence-datz-continuing-a-century-old-first-coast-family-law-legacy/

ONE OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA’S MOST RESPECTED FAMILY LAW OFFICESDatz & Datz is a premier Jacksonville family law firm specializing in family law, with a focus on complex, high-asset divorce cases. Lawrence Datz is the managing partner and one of the few attorneys in Florida Board certified in Marital ...

09/27/2021

Contemplating divorce? Learn more about the benefits of using a board certified lawyer. Lawrence Datz is among the mere seven percent of Florida's family law attorneys
claiming this distinction and was recently recognized as a 2021-2022 Best Lawyers' Lawyer of the Year.

Check out Datz & Datz, P.A. to see if we would be a good fit for you. We'd love to help protect your assets and make a difficult time easier.

ONE OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA’S MOST RESPECTED FAMILY LAW OFFICESDatz & Datz is a premier Jacksonville family law firm specializing in family law, with a focus on complex, high-asset divorce cases. Lawrence Datz is the managing partner and one of the few attorneys in Florida Board certified in Marital ...

08/19/2021

Board certified family law attorney Lawrence Datz has been named Northeast Florida’s “Lawyer of the Year” in the Family Law category for a second time by his peers who voted in the annual Best Lawyers survey. Datz, who also won the award in 2017, is the only area attorney to receive the award this year. Read more about the award here: https://datzlaw.net/datz-named-2022-lawyer-of-the-year/

07/21/2021

Although most contemporary social media news stories appear to center around politics, the impact social media has had on divorce litigation is undeniable. Check out this recent article from John DiPiano at Divorce Magazine.

DCAdmin On Posted on July 21, 2021 by DCAdmin to Uncategorized Social Media and Divorce: What You Need to Know Although most contemporary social media news stories appear to center around politics, the impact social media has had on divorce litigation is undeniable. By John DiPiano of Divorce Magazi...

03/29/2021

Lawrence Datz appeared on WJXT4 The Local Station / News4JAX's The Morning Show today to discuss current alimony reform bills being considered by the Florida Legislature. Visit DatzLaw.Net/In-the-News to read more and see the interview.

03/02/2021

Preparing for divorce is often challenging, but it’s crucial not to lose yourself or your identity in the process. This article unpacks seven thoughtful ways to craft your best, most authentic self post-divorce so you feel ready to take on the next chapter:

As if the hundred other decisions you’re forced to make weren’t already enough, if you took on your spouse’s last name (or merely added it to your own), you may also have to make the call on what you’re going to do with your name post-divorce....

02/03/2021

More than one third of married couples note that money is a significant stress factor in their relationships. Although the divorce process itself can lead to financial worries, you may be surprised at some of the unexpected benefits for divorcees. This article covers seven of the silver linings that you can find with your finances post-divorce: http://pbynd.co/jfspf

01/25/2021

The start of a new year sparks a season for change for many. If you are contemplating a divorce, but you are worried about how to navigate it with your children, this article unpacks how you can best help your kids understand and cope with the process: http://pbynd.co/nxzns