Dissolution of Civil Unions

Experienced New Jersey Family Law Attorneys
Representing People in the Dissolution of Civil Unions

Along with the recognition of civil unions, New Jersey has also established the process for the dissolution of civil unions. In most respects, they are the same conventions apply as for the dissolution of a marriage. At the Law Offices of Ronald A. Graziano, in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, our lawyers are committed to representing people throughout southern New Jersey who are seeking the dissolution of a civil union.

Attorneys Knowledgeable about the Dissolution of Civil Unions

Many of the issues and areas of contention are the same for the dissolution of a civil union as they are for a divorce. New Jersey has amended many of the statues related to child custody and visitation, property division, and spousal support to ensure they apply to the dissolution of civil unions.

Just as with divorce, the dissolution of a civil union can be sought for fault or for no-fault. New Jersey courts recognize the same fault actions for civil unions as for divorce:

• Voluntary sexual intercourse with another person
• Willful and continued desertion for a period of 12 or more consecutive months,
• Extreme cruelty
• Separation for a period of at least 18 or more consecutive months
• Voluntarily induced addiction to drugs of alcohol
• Institutionalization for mental illness for a period of 24
• Imprisonment of the defendant for 18 or more consecutive months

We are committed to helping protect the rights and interest of people seeking the dissolution of a civil union. We recognize that while New Jersey's civil union law is relatively new, many people had established domestic partnerships prior to the new law taking effect. This means that many of these cases involve significant assets, children, and retirement savings. We use our thirty years of legal experience to help protect our clients' current and future interests.

Contact our New Jersey Family Law Attorneys

If you are considering seeking the dissolution of a civil union, please contact the Law Offices of Ronald A. Graziano. We can be reached toll free at 1-866-215-8939, by e-mail, or by filling out the intake form on our Contact page.