Allows written palimony agreements to be entered into without advice of counsel.
This New Jersey bill removes a requirement that written palimony agreements (support promises between partners in non-marital relationships) must be made with independent legal advice for both parties. It directly affects individuals in non-marital relationships who create written agreements about financial support during or after the relationship. The bill amends state law to delete the "advice of counsel" clause from the statute defining palimony, codifying a 2022 New Jersey Supreme Court ruling that found the requirement unconstitutional. This change means such agreements can now be valid without both parties having separately consulted lawyers.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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Annette Quijano
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