In this blog post, I am going to discuss the economic topic on the top of everyone’s minds: tariff’s. Specifically, how might an increase in Federal tariff’s impact a New Jersey divorce? Impact of Tariff’s on a New Jersey Divorce There are many economics who believe that an increase in federal tariff’s levied by the … Read more

When we think about the stock market, most of us tend to think of shares in a company. You may purchase a share of Starbucks, for example, and then hold that stock until such time as you choose to sell it. The price of the stock will depend upon its current market value, as established … Read more

As a divorce lawyer, I tend to view many macro events through the lends of my profession. What impact will tax cuts have on my clients? What economic shifts or “black swan” events may be to the benefit, or the detriment, of those I represent? I have previously written about the impact of inflation, or … Read more

January marks one of the busiest times of the year for a divorce practice. Those contemplating a divorce have held their noses through the holidays, and are now ready to proceed. From now until the receipt of tax returns, divorce filings will be rising throughout the state of New Jersey; and, I suspect, the country … Read more

One of the factors that makes divorce negotiation so difficult is the cognitive bias known as the “Endowment Effect. Sometimes also referred to as “Divestiture Aversion.” This is often attributed to the Nobel-prize winning behavioral economist Professor Richard Thaler.  The “Endowment Effect” essentially means that we tend to over-value items we possess. That is because … Read more

Valuations are Never Perfect They say that “practice makes perfect,” but that is never true in the complex world of valuations. This fact is acknowledged even by top experts in the field, such as Professor Aswath Damodaran of New York University, who is author of multiple books on valuation and considered perhaps the top expert … Read more

Keywords: divorce, discovery, financial transparency, forensic accountants, divorce attorney, asset valuation, child custody, divorce process, financial statements, divorce negotiation Summary: In this episode, Carl Taylor discusses the critical role of discovery in divorce proceedings, particularly focusing on financial transparency. He emphasizes the importance of understanding all financial aspects, including hidden assets and liabilities, to ensure … Read more

As I write this on December 5, 2024, we are in the midst of what many are calling the ‘everything’ bubble. Bitcoin has just passed $100,000.00 per coin, for the first time. Home prices continue to rise, while home availability and affordability increase. Inflation continues to remain high, though it has ticked down a bit … Read more

You and your attorney enjoy an attorney-client privilege. It doesn’t cover every type of communication – for instance, attorneys like psychiatrists have a general duty to report future crimes contemplated by a client – but it provides a pretty thick coat of legal armor. Confidentiality and Employees Remember, there is no employer-employee confidentiality privilege. (Nor … Read more

To act or not to act, that is really the question. One of the first decisions to be made when it comes to anything of importance is whether or not to act at all. In most areas of life, ignoring a problem sometimes helps. Even many diseases go away, with time, without the assistance of … Read more