Jax Taylor accused his estranged wife, Brittany Cartwright, of damaging his professional opportunities as their divorce proceedings continued.
The Valley star’s attorney claimed that Cartwright’s alleged actions had affected his ability to earn money, prompting Taylor to seek substantial financial support despite his earlier intentions to avoid such demands.
Brittany Cartwright is accused of interfering with entertainment work
Taylor’s attorney, Mark Vincent Kaplan, discussed the ongoing Jax Taylor divorce dispute in a statement to TMZ.
Kaplan claimed that his client initially wanted to settle the separation without requesting spousal or child support.
However, the lawyer alleged that Cartwright had repeatedly criticized Taylor publicly and interfered with his career prospects.
According to Kaplan, the alleged interference affected potential employment opportunities, including projects within the entertainment industry.
The attorney argued that these circumstances had made financial assistance necessary for his client.
Taylor subsequently asked the court to order Cartwright to pay him $17,401 per month in spousal support.
He also requested $250,000 in legal fees and another $10,000 to cover the services of a forensic accountant.
Beyond the financial demands, Kaplan raised concerns about the progress of the divorce proceedings.
He accused Cartwright of withholding updated financial records that she had allegedly agreed to provide.
According to the attorney, the delays had increased Taylor’s legal expenses.
Kaplan also questioned the timing of the proceedings alongside Cartwright’s reality television commitments.
“The fact that these proceedings continue to be unnecessarily prolonged by Ms. Cartwright while she is actively filming a reality television series seems beyond coincidental,” he claimed.
However, the attorney did not provide evidence establishing that Cartwright’s filming schedule had caused the alleged delays.
Kaplan also rejected suggestions that Taylor had requested financial support to retaliate against his estranged wife.
Instead, he maintained that the alleged professional and financial difficulties had influenced the decision.
The lawyer added that Taylor remained focused on maintaining his sobriety, improving his circumstances and protecting their son.
He also emphasized the need for cooperation to resolve the divorce.
