Attorney Carrie S. Schultz, Esq.
Carrie Schultz is an experienced and recognized attorney in her community and industry, but we won’t bore you with those details just yet. Here is what we think you really want to know about what it means to work with Carrie and the entire law firm team…
Will you return my calls, emails, etc.?
Yes!! We have a standing policy that you will get a response from us to any inquiry within 24-48 hours, max- even if we have to send it by courier pigeon (just kidding-maybe).
Do you have experience doing what I need?
Absolutely! We have years of combined experience helping people through their divorces and other family law matters. We dealt with all sorts of situations, all of them being different for one reason or another, which means we will talk to you about your particular set of facts and devise a game plan with you that aligns with your goals.
Are you a total asshole?
Never! But we are unapologetically passionate advocates on your behalf. We also listen to what you have to say and give you our honest advice and guidance, even if it might be hard to digest on occasion.
What kind of work is the firm really good at?
We know how to take a big mess of a case and untangle it to give you clarity and a practicable approach/path forward.
Are you expensive?
We are not the cheapest law firm out there, but we are not the most expensive either—we pride ourselves on providing the best legal expertise, quality, and client service possible. The old adage really does hold true that “you get what you pay for!” –especially when it comes to something this important that will unquestionably have a profound effect on you and your children’s future.
Carrie S. Schultz, Esq. is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney and practices exclusively in the area of Divorce and Family Law. She attended the University Of Miami School of Law and was admitted to the New Jersey and Florida State Bars in May 2001 and to the New York State Bar in July 2004.
In 2005, she attended and successfully completed the American Bar Association (ABA) Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute in Houston, TX. From 2008 to 2009, Ms. Schultz served as Co-Chair of the Young Lawyers Subcommittee of the New Jersey State Bar Association Family Law Section Executive Committee and was selected to continue to be an active committee member.
Additionally, throughout her career, Ms. Schultz has been a frequent lecturer, moderator, and panelist in matrimonial law-related seminars for the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (ICLE).
For the fifth year in a row, MR. Men’s Rights Divorce & Family Law
of New Jersey by Schultz & Associates, LLC founder Carrie S. Schultz has been recognized by Super Lawyers, Rising Star (see footnote). In 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2021 Ms. Schultz was included in the Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers list published in New Jersey Monthly Magazine.
Ms. Schultz has also received recognition on Avvo.com for more than five (5) consecutive years beginning in 2014; she was also selected in 2014 as Top 40 Under 40 New Jersey Family Law Attorneys by the National Trial Lawyers and nationally ranked Top 10 under 40 by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys. (see footnote)
In 2016, she was awarded membership to Lawyers of Distinction, which is only available to the top 10% of attorneys in the State of New Jersey; She was added to the list “The Ten Best Female Attorneys” by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys; She was commended as a Renowned Attorney by the National League of Renowned Attorneys; and the firm, MR. Men’s Rights Divorce & Family Law of New Jersey by Schultz & Associates, LLC was accredited by the Better Business Bureau. (see footnote)
In 2017, MR. Men’s Rights Divorce & Family Law of New Jersey by Schultz & Associates, LLC was named one of the fastest growing law firms in the country by Law Firm 500.
True to her alma mater, Carrie is a loyal Florida Gators fan — “Go Gators!” In addition, whenever given the opportunity, you will find Carrie enjoying her many years of Latin ballroom dancing lessons in salsa, cha-cha, hustle, and West Coast swing.
Areas of Practice
- Divorce Law
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Visitation and Parenting Time
- Alimony
- Equitable Distribution
- Removal/Relocation of Parent and Children
- Family Law
- Domestic Violence
- Child Abduction (The United States and International)
- Prenups and Mid-Marriage Agreements
- Civil Unions/Domestic Partnerships
- Post-Judgment Issues/Enforcement of Orders
- Appeals
Certified Legal Specialties
Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 2001
- New Jersey, 2001
- U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 2001
- District of Columbia, 2004
- New York, 2004
Education
- J.D., University of Miami School of Law, Florida
- B.A., University of Florida
Honors and Awards
- Bergen Magazine Top Lawyers 2020. (You can view the entire selection here.)
- New Jersey’s Top Young Lawyers 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013-2017 (sponsored by New Jersey Monthly)
- Super Lawyers List, a service of Thomson Reuters, According to New Jersey Monthly Magazine, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021 (see Super Lawyers badge)
- AVVO Attorney, 2011 (view Avvo profile badge below)
- AVVO rating, 2012 – 2017 (view Avvo profile badge below)
- National Academy of Family Law Attorneys Top 10 Under 40, 2014 (See Top 40 Under 40 badge below)
- 10 Best Female Attorneys by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2016 (see badge below)
- Better Business Bureau (MR. Men’s Rights Divorce & Family Law of New Jersey by Schultz & Associates, LLC)
- #173 Fastest Growing Law Firm in the U.S. by Law Firm 500 (see badge below)
- Top 50: Women New Jersey Super Lawyers List (see badge below)
Professional Associations and Memberships
- New Jersey State Bar Association, Member, Family Law Executive Committee
- New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section, Co-ChairWoman, Young Lawyer’s Subcommittee, 2009 – 2010
- New Jersey Association for Justice and the Bergen County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member
- American Bar Association Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute Program
- Family Law Associates
- Carrie Schultz was selected to the Lawyers of Distinction. A description of the selection methodology can be found here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
- Carrie Schultz was selected to the 2016, 2017, and 2018 Super Lawyers list. The Super Lawyers list is issued by Thomson Reuters. A description of the selection methodology can be found here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
- Carrie Schultz was selected to the 2014 NAFLA. A description of the selection methodology can be found here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
- Carrie Schultz was selected to the 2014 and 2015 AIoFLA. A description of the selection methodology can be found here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
- Carrie Schultz was selected to the 2015 – 2018 National Association of Distinguished Counsel. A description of the selection methodology can be found here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
- Carrie Schultz was selected to the 2017 and 2018 Law Firm 500. A description of the selection methodology can be found here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
- Carrie Schultz was selected to the ASLA Top 40 under 40. A description of the selection methodology can be found here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
