Palimony in Jersey City and Newark
One does not have to be married to someone in order to get alimony. While a couple that is married can elect to get a divorce or annulment. A couple that has been together but is not married, a person in that relationship may be entitled to palimony. If one partner promised the other that he or she would take care of them for the rest of their live for example. In the Supreme Court case Crowe v. DeGioia, 90 N.J. 126 (1982), The Court held that one party may be entitled to relief based on a breach of contract theory rather than the usual family court relief which is sought in a divorce proceeding. Rule 5:1-2 states:
It is the apparent intent of the Rule to include within this category of undefined family actions support and property claims among persons who constitute their relationship in a manner comparable to marriage but who are not married to each other. Presumably this category will include unmarried cohabiting adults whether or not of the same sex and children who are part of their households.
Palimony suits are brought in the chancery division's family part, located at 595 Newark Avenue in Jersey City for Hudson County and 212 Washington Street in Newark for Essex County. If you have a situation that you believe you should be compensated for a palimony claim, contact us today.
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