Dissolution of Domestic Partnerships
New Jersey’s recently enacted domestic Partnership Act provides that once persons register as domestic partners, the registration can only be vacated by an Superior Court action similar in nature to a divorce.
The Administrative Office of the Courts has released guidelines to the Courts for the termination of domestic partnerships.
Under the guidelines, a complaint must be filed with the Court, the complaint must set forth grounds for the termination similar to the grounds for divorce and the Court may, but is not required, to distribute the parties property as in a divorce.
The guidelines permit a domestic partner to seek an order of custody, parenting time or child support without having filed an action for termination of the partnership.
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I need to terminate a domsetic partnership. What is the first step I need to take? Do I need to file paperwork? And if so, where can I obtain it?
My partner cheated on me. What are my first steps to get our Domestic Partnership terminated?
We cannot give you legal advice. You should consult with an attorney to give you specific advice. However, in general, a registered Domestic Partnership can only be terminated by a Court Action similar in nature to a divorce.
We don’t have any experience regarding the termination of a Domestic Partnership, but my general impression is that a Domestic Partnership can only be terminated by a Court action similar in nature to a Divorce.