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The Seventh Judicial Circuit of Florida Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns and Volusia Counties. The mission of the Florida judicial branch is to protect rights and liberties, uphold and interpret the law, and provide for the peaceful resolution of disputes.
Saint Johns County Collaborative Family Law Group is a group of attorneys, counselors, child specialists, and financial consultants whose mission is to resolve family law matters through non-adversarial techniques.
The mission of the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys is to establish AFELA members as the premier providers of legal advocacy, guidance, and services to enhance the lives of people as they age.
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Collaborative Family Law
Collaborative family law is a method of handling family law cases that involves negotiation and settlement of a case prior to filing any documents in court.
Typically, in family law cases, one party files a petition in court and that petition initiates the court case. The other party responds formally by filing an answer. Family law cases are frequently contested and involve court hearings as well as formal discovery methods.
In collaborative family law, on the other hand, the parties are each represented by an attorney, and we negotiate a resolution to the matter in four way meetings. The goal of the meetings is a written settlement agreement resolving all issues. We also agree to use informal methods of obtaining financial information instead of using formal discovery methods.
I am a collaborative family law practitioner and a member of St. Johns County Collaborative Family Law Group. As a collaborative family law practitioner, I have received special training in collaborative law which is a requirement of the SJCCFLG.
If you are interested in collaborative law and would like to know if this method is appropriate for your particular family law matter, please call my office to schedule a consultation.
Welcome to the Law Office of Carol A. Caldwell
My name is Carol A. Caldwell. I am an attorney and registered nurse focusing on family law related matters in St. Johns County and other nearby counties. The goal of my practice is to provide quality, individualized legal service to clients. Communication is essential and the attorney-client relationship is entered as a partnership in which the client is an active participant.
With a background in mental health and substance abuse treatment for many years, I bring to my law practice a maturity in dealing with relationship and children's issues that are involved in family law matters. Also, as a former hospital administrator, I have a strong financial and business background which provides me with the analytical skills to address the financial aspects of your legal matter.
Divorce is one of the most stressful events that an individual may experience. At my law firm, competent legal representation is given in a supportive atmosphere.
In addition to divorce, I handle family law matters such as child custody, post divorce modifications, stepparent and relative adoptions and paternity cases. In the area of elder law, I focus on guardianships, basic estate planning, and health care related matters. I am not a personal injury attorney nor do I specialize in medical malpractice claims but I will take on cases in which people need assistance navigating the complex health care delivery system either regarding insurance issues or finding the appropriate placement for their loved one.
Attorney Carol A. Caldwell
Membership
Florida Bar, Family Law Section and Elder Law Section
Florida Bar Grievance Committee, 7th Judicial Circuit
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
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Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys
St. Johns County Bar Association
St. Johns County Collaborative Family Law Group
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Attorney Carol A. Caldwell
Summary of Work Experience
Psychiatric and Substance Abuse nursing
New Haven, CT 1974-1980
Nursing Management in Psychiatric
Hospitals in
Washington DC and Louisiana 1980-1985
Hospital Administration with HCA
Psychiatric Company
Miami and Gainesville, FL 1985-1992
Vice President for Clinical and
Regulatory Affairs, Behavioral Health Corporation,
Nashville, TN 1995-1998
Director of Mental Health Advocacy Project, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Jacksonville, FL 1999-2000
Private Family Law Practice 2001-Current
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Attorney Carol A. Caldwell
Licensure:
Licensed to practice law in Florida
Licensed registered nurse in Florida
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing,
University of Bridgeport,
Bridgeport, CT 1974
Master of Science in Psychiatric Nursing, Catholic University of America, Washington DC 1980
Master of Business Administration, Barry
University,
Miami, FL 1983
Juris Doctor Degree, University of
Florida College of Law,
Gainesville, FL 1994
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Practice Areas
The focus of my practice is marital and family law which includes the following matters:
Divorce: contested and uncontested
Child custody
Support including alimony and child support
Post Divorce Modifications of child custody or support
Paternity
Pre-Nuptial agreements
Dependency Laws: child abuse and neglect cases
Stepparent and relative adoptions
In addition, I handle the following types of cases:
Elder Law including guardianships and estate and/or Medicaid planning
Health Law: insurance issues re: payment or claims
Special education cases on a selective basis
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