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David Carton, Co-Chairs the Firm’s Matrimonial and Family Law practice group. He is a Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney and has practiced Family Law since 1995 regularly appearing before Family Court Judges throughout New Jersey. He represents clients in all aspects of Family Law, including prenuptial agreements, divorce, dissolution of civil unions, domestic violence, custody, parenting time, child support, alimony, issues between same sex and non-married couples and division of assets and liabilities. He has authored numerous articles, has been quoted in national publications and lectured for the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education on family law issues.
David was honored to be awarded the 2019 Essex County Bar Association – Family Law Practice Award.
Additionally, David was listed amongst NJ Family’s 2019 Best Lawyers for Families List. David has also been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2020 among the “Best Lawyers in America.”* In 2020, 2021 and 2022, David has been named to the New Jersey Super Lawyers List.*
As of May 2007, David has been Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney.
David is a Court Qualified Mediator and in this role has successfully mediated numerous high-conflict matters, both economic as well as custody and parenting time. He is selected by judges and many of his peers to mediate highly contested matters.
As an animal lover David also represents clients relating to disputes regarding pets as part of matrimonial matters and non-matrimonial matters.
He is an Early Settlement Panelist and Blue-Ribbon Early Settlement Panelist.
- New Jersey State Bar Association
- Essex County Bar Association
- Family Law Executive Committee
- Co-Chair of the Essex County Family Bench Bar Committee
- Middlesex County Bar Association
Panelist, Continuing Legal Education Seminars
- Domestic Violence (Co-Chair)
- Divorce for Doctors (Co-Chair)
- Matrimonial and Family Law (Co-Chair)
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
Understanding the Often-Complex Legal Process in Domestic Violence Cases
October 17, 2022
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and it’s important to take a moment to understand what domestic violence is and look at what can often be a complex legal process. What is Domestic Violence? According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, domestic violence is the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or […]Family Law Alert: NJ Supreme Court Modified Court Rules and Procedures
March 30, 2020
March 30, 2020 By David S. Carton and Lynne Strober In light of the Coronavirus pandemic, the New Jersey Supreme Court has entered an Order substantially modifying our Court Rules and Procedures. We will continue to stay on top of any changes, but we thought the portions that apply to the Family Part would be […]5 Tips for Co-Parents Navigating Through COVID-19 Issues in New Jersey
March 20, 2020
The spread of COVID-19 has created a stressful dynamic for many divorced co-parents in New Jersey, as well as couples who are in the process of getting divorced. During this difficult time, you may be dealing with crucial issues of custody, parenting time, communication, and the enforcement and payment of support obligations.How Much Does Divorce Cost?
March 4, 2020
David S. Carton, Co-Chair of Mandelbaum Barrett's Matrimonial and Family Law Practice Group, was quoted in a Fox Business article about the cost of divorce.Family Law Practice Update on New Decision About Children's Student Loans and Marital Separation Agreements
August 12, 2018
Our Family Law Practice Group takes great pride in keeping you informed of the latest family and matrimonial law decisions. There is a recent unpublished Appellate Division decision that we wanted to make you aware of that is causing significant discussions among family law practitioners. While unpublished decisions are not considered precedent setting, they can be provided to a Court for consideration in like cases. This particular decision involves whether or not children can be required to obtain and be responsible for student loans as part of a Matrimonial Settlement Agreement. Read on to see what the Appellate Court said in MFW v. GO.Mandelbaum Barrett is proud to announce 17 of our attorneys have been named to the Best Lawyers in America 2023 list.
August 18, 2022
15 years of recognition: Barry R. Mandelbaum, Steven Adler, Jeffrey M Rosenthal and Michael Saffer 10 years of recognition: Jeffrey Cappola, Gordon C. Duus, Arthur D. Grossman, Owen T. Hughes and Barry Schwartz William Barrett, David Carton, Damian Conforti, Rebecca Frino, Raj Gadhok, Martin D. Hauptman, Esq., Steven Holt and Lynne Strober *No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey or the American […]Mandelbaum Barrett is pleased to announce that fourteen of our attorneys have been selected by their peers to the New Jersey Super Lawyers List* for 2022.
March 17, 2022
Steven Adler, Michael Bevacqua, Andrew Bronsnick (**10th year as Super Lawyer and on the Top 100 list), Arla D. Cahill, David Carton, Damian Conforti, Doug Eilender, Raj Gadhok, Arthur Grossman, Barry Mandelbaum, Richard Miller, Michael Saffer, Robert C. Scrivo, Lynne Strober. In addition, the Firm is excited to announce that four of our attorneys were named to the Rising Stars list for 2022, which recognizes the top up-and-coming […]14 Mandelbaum Barrett attorneys named to the 2022 Super Lawyers List as well as 4 named Rising Stars
March 17, 2022
Mandelbaum Barrett is pleased to announce that fourteen of our attorneys have been selected by their peers as New Jersey Super Lawyers* for 2022. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state of New Jersey are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. In addition, the Firm is excited to announce that four of our attorneys were named to the Rising Stars list for 2022, which recognizes the top up-and-coming attorneys age 40 or under or who are in practice for 10 years or less. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor.Family Law Co-Chairs David Carton, Esq. and Lynne Strober, Esq. have co-authored an article in the New Jersey Law Journal titled "50-50 Parenting Time: Should It Be the Law"
January 14, 2022
Mandelbaum Barrett Family Law Co-Chairs David Carton, Esq. and Lynne Strober, Esq. have co-authored an article in the January 13th, 2022 issue of New Jersey Law Journal titled "50-50 Parenting Time: Should It Be the Law?" with contributions from Vito Colasurdo, Jr. and Rebecca Frino.19 Mandelbaum Barrett Attorneys Named To 2021 Edition Of New Jersey Super Lawyers
March 23, 2021
We are proud to announce that 19 of our attorneys have been named to the 2021 New Jersey Super Lawyers List, including attorneys in our real estate, commercial litigation, labor and employment, personal injury, environmental, elder law, white collar and criminal defense, banking and financial services, and matrimonial and family law practice groups. Super Lawyers, […]15 Mandelbaum Barrett Attorneys Selected for the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
August 20, 2020
15 Mandelbaum Barrett Attorneys Selected for the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America The latest edition of The Best Lawyers in America includes fifteen Mandelbaum Barrett attorneys, representing a wide cross-section of the firm’s full-service capabilities, including commercial litigation, employment law, family law, white collar criminal defense, real estate, tax, bankruptcy and banking […]Fifteen Mandelbaum Barrett Attorneys Named to the 2020 Super Lawyers List and Two to Rising Stars
March 13, 2020
Mandelbaum Barrett is pleased to announce that fifteen of our attorneys have been selected by their peers as New Jersey Super Lawyers* for 2020. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state of New Jersey are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. In addition, the Firm is excited to announce that two of our attorneys were named to the Rising Stars list for 2020, which recognizes the top up-and-coming attorneys age 40 or under or who are in practice for 10 years or less. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. This year's Mandelbaum Barrett Super Lawyers include:David Carton Quoted In NJ.com Article On Four Mistakes To Avoid If You're Filing For Divorce
January 28, 2020
David Carton, Co-Chair of the Firm's Matrimonial and Family Law Practice Group, was quoted in a recent article for NJ.com on 4 mistakes to avoid if you're filing for a divorce. Read more here.David Carton Interviewed by Sarah Lee Kessler from NBC News Radio on "Divorce Month"
January 16, 2020
David Carton, Co-Chair of our Matrimonial and Family Law Practice Group was interviewed by Sarah Lee Kessler, Health Anchor from NBC News Radio on why January is dubbed "Divorce Month." Click here to listen to the full interview.David Carton to Speak at "Family Law Trial Skills Development Series" Presented by the Middlesex County Bar Association
January 8, 2020
Join David Carton, Co-Chair of our Matrimonial and Family Law Practice Group and a panel of legal experts for "Family Law Trial Skills Development Series" presented by the Middlesex County Bar Association. This is a 4-part series that is eligible for 3.5 hours of total CLE credit for each session. To learn more or to register, click here.Thirteen Mandelbaum Barrett Attorneys Recognized By Their Peers In Best Lawyers in America© 2020
August 15, 2019
We are proud to announce that thirteen of our attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020 edition. In addition, Barry Mandelbaum has been recognized as Lawyer of the Year in Real Estate Law. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers© has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation. Many of the below attorneys have been listed in this publication for over ten years. *No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey or the American Bar Association. To learn more about Best Lawyers, visit www.bestlawyers.com/methodologyDavid Carton Answers an NJ.com Reader's Question about Marital Settlement Agreements
June 24, 2019
David Carton, Co-Chair of Mandelbaum Barrett's Matrimonial and Family Law Practice Group recently answered an NJ.com reader's question about Marital, Settlement, Agreements and what happens to house sale funds if a spouse passes away prior to the sale?David Carton Spoke at NJAPM's Annual Civil and Divorce Mediation Seminar
June 18, 2019
On June 15, David Carton, Co-Chair of Mandelbaum Barrett's Family Law Practice Group, spoke at the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators Annual Civil and Divorce Mediation Seminar on how alimony is viewed after January 1st where it is no longer taxable to the recipient and deductible to the payor.David Carton and Raj Gadhok Named to New Jersey's Best Lawyers for Families List for 2019
April 9, 2019
New Jersey Family has released its highly-anticipated list of family lawyers parents recommend most. This year's list has 170 attorneys who practice throughout New Jersey. We are excited to share that David Carton and Raj Gadhok have been named to this list. According to New Jersey Family, every attorney on the list was nominated by a parent sharing a real-life experience. For the full list, click here.David Carton to Speak at NJSBA Program on Understanding Qualified Domestic Relations Orders
November 13, 2018
David Carton, Co-Chair of Mandelbaum Barrett's Matrimonial and Family Law Practice Group, will be speaking at "Understanding Qualified Domestic Relations Orders" presented by the New Jersey State Bar Association on November 28 in West Orange and on December 14 in Mt. Laurel. Click here to learn more about this program and to register.Lynne Strober and David Carton Discuss Post-Complaint Earnings in a NJLJ Article
September 25, 2018
Family Law Co-Chairs Lynne Strober and David Carton discuss post-complaint earnings and the marital lifestyle's effect on alimony in a New Jersey Law Journal article. Click here to read more.Family Law Co-Chair David Carton's Advice on Prenuptial Agreements in Forbes Article
July 23, 2018
Check out David Carton's advice on #prenuptialagreements in the #Forbes article "Read This Before You Sign a Prenuptial Agreement." David is Co-Chair of the Firm's #FamilyLaw practice group and a Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney.David Carton Answers Nj.Com Biz Brain Readers Questions on Dealing with Credit Issues During Divorce
October 16, 2017
David Carton, a Member in the Firm's Matrimonial & Family Law Practice Group and a Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney, was recently asked to answer a question posed by a nj.com Biz Brain reader on what to consider for your credit before you file for divorce. You can read David's answer here: