Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Re: Palimony in New Jersey

Palimony is based in the law of contracts. A binding agreement between two parties can be enforced, even when it is based on verbal statements, when one party promises to do something and the other party changes his or her position to his or her detriment in reliance upon the agreement.

Palimony is based on reliance by a party that the other party will provide financial support if the first party does something to his or her detriment in reliance upon the promise. Giving up a career with the clear potential for a reasonable degree of financial success in reliance upon a promise of financial support CAN create a palimony obligation.

The promise must be proven. The reliance upon the promise to one's detriment must be proven. The standard of proof is by a preponderance of the credible evidence, more likely than not.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore,Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw. com

Re: Palimony in New Jersey

I have read what the other attorneys have said. As usual, Gary and Jef are right on, palimony can be proved but is not easy. If there is a lot involved, talk to a lawyer.

I am in Hackensack (northern New Jersey). I will be happy to discuss

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Re: Palimony in New Jersey

I just wanted to add to Mr. Moore's question that you should get an attorney if you have a lot to lose here.