Under certain circumstances, an unmarried partner may be entitled to palimony. In general, a palimony claim may arise in a long-term relationship, when one partner promises to continue to financially support their partner, if the relationship should end. Usually, as a result of the promise, the partner becomes financially dependent on the other partner who made the promise and may have left their job to raise their children, or for other reasons requested by the party making the promise.
Initially, New Jersey courts allowed a palimony claim to based upon oral promises; however, in 2010 the New Jersey Legislature amended the Statute of Frauds (N.J.S.A. 25:1-5(h)) to require that any palimony agreement be in writing to be enforceable, and also required that both parties obtain independent legal advice on the agreement. The statute was later determined to apply only to palimony agreements that occurred after the date of the statute (January 18, 2010). So, any oral agreements or promises made prior to that date may still be valid.
If you believe you may have a palimony claim, call my office for a free consultation. I'll explain the law and how I can help you.
All the Best!
RANDY C. REDDEN
(856) 448-6200
Initially, New Jersey courts allowed a palimony claim to based upon oral promises; however, in 2010 the New Jersey Legislature amended the Statute of Frauds (N.J.S.A. 25:1-5(h)) to require that any palimony agreement be in writing to be enforceable, and also required that both parties obtain independent legal advice on the agreement. The statute was later determined to apply only to palimony agreements that occurred after the date of the statute (January 18, 2010). So, any oral agreements or promises made prior to that date may still be valid.
If you believe you may have a palimony claim, call my office for a free consultation. I'll explain the law and how I can help you.
All the Best!
RANDY C. REDDEN
(856) 448-6200
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