Taylor W. DeSantis

Taylor W. DeSantis joined Rozin Golinder Law, LLC in 2024 as Counsel, concentrating her practice on all aspects of matrimonial and family law. Ms. DeSantis has dedicated her career to the practice of family law and helping clients face one of the most difficult times of their lives with compassion, respect, and advocacy. Ms. DeSantis has experience representing clients throughout New Jersey in all aspects of divorce proceedings, post-judgment matters, and domestic violence cases. She also drafts prenuptial agreements and is experienced in handling appeals.

Ms. DeSantis has been recognized as a New Jersey Super Lawyer Rising Star since 2022 and named on the Best Lawyers Ones to Watch List in 2023 and 2024. Ms. DeSantis also received the Hunterdon County Bar Association’s Rising Star Award in 2023 and is the current Hunterdon County Bar Association President. She also volunteers her time as a Matrimonial Early Settlement Panelist for Hunterdon, Mercer, and Burlington counties.

Prior to joining Rozin Golinder Law, LLC, Ms. DeSantis worked for a mid-sized New Jersey firm in the matrimonial department where she was also a member of the firm’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee. She also served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Hany A. Mawla, J.A.D., for the Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey, where she gained valuable insight into appellate practice.

Ms. DeSantis attended Rutgers University for her undergraduate degree in Economics and Art History, and attended Rutgers Law School, Newark. During law school, Ms. DeSantis received the Family Law Certificate, was also a fellow for the Center for Gender, Sexuality, Law and Policy, a Research Assistant for the Director of the Center on Law, Inequality, and Metropolitan Equity, and the Co-Editor-in-Chief for the Women’s Rights Law Reporter.

Leadership & Speaking Engagements

• Author, Debunking Divorce Myths…Before You File. Mercer County Woman. January/February 2024 Issue.
• Speaker, An Overview of New Jersey Domestic Violence Laws for the Non-Family Law Practitioner. Stark & Stark Webinar. January 9, 2024.
• Moderator, The Importance of Cultural Competency in Practicing Law. Hunterdon County Bar Association Election Day Marathon CLE. November 7, 2023.
• Speaker, State of the Vicinage XIII Family Practice & the Role of CDR/ADR. HCBA Spring Symposium. April 5, 2022.
• Speaker, The Civilized Divorce. Navigating from War to Peace: Co-Parenting for Success to Children. 2020 NJAJ Meadowlands Seminar. December 8, 2020.
• Author, Pink & Blue Advertising: Legal Remedies for Gendered Toy Aisles, 38 Women’s Rts. Law Rep. 136, 2016-2017.