Jay Henderlite

Family and Criminal Lawyers serving the Jacksonville, FL area We are family lawyers. But we also have families. We know exactly what’s at stake and how indescribably priceless it is. Check out the media page, follow the Split Happens podcast, or follow the firm on social media to check out our content. Jay is a recognized divorce and custody expert. In 2026, he became a Fellow in the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), joining only 63 other family lawyers in Florida. He is also Board Certified in Marital and Family law by the     Florida bar, making him an expert in the field of family law. Only 7% of all lawyers in Florida are board certified, but 100% of the named partners at Sasso, Guerrero & Henderlite have earned that distinction. Both accolades mean Jay passed rigorous written exams and was recognized by his peers and the judiciary as an expert in family law based on his trial successes, mediation skills, ethics and knowledge of the law. An adoptive parent, Jay focuses much of his practice on improving the lives of children in high conflict custody cases.  He is the most experienced attorney in Northeast Florida on resist and refuse dynamics in families (commonly referred to as parental alienation).  Known for his calm yet calculating trial demeanor and his fierce negotiation skills, Jay regularly tries complex family law cases. He is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator. While Jay’s practice focuses primarily on litigation, he believes that only the best negotiators are the ones who have sat at every seat in the room. Because of his mediation experience, Jay can see a case from all angles and achieve the best possible outcome for his clients.