Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Separation/Divorce question

I am a gay man in a straight marriage of almost 25 years. My wife and I have agreed to separation and eventual divorce (probably through mediation), but I am wondering if I am jeopardizing my situation if I move in with a male partner in NYC before any ''official'' papers are signed?


Asked on 8/22/07, 12:23 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

Re: Separation/Divorce question

I will assume that you live in New Jersey; your inquiry states that.

Please, get some legal advice. Do that before you move in with your new partner. Yes, you can damage yourself a great deal.

25 years marriage is a very long term marriage. There are likely to be serious financial issues involved.

Now, don't take this wrong, but let me summarize:

you are in the middle of a divorce.

You and your soon to be ex both probably have a job. You may have a house. you may have savings, pension, credit card bills, and other things to deal with.

you may have a child (children), and child support and college tuition needs to be paid. That is measured in tens of thousand of dollars.

Careless actions by you will likely cost you thousands of dollars, make your life more difficult, and cause additional harm to the children if there are any.

Hire an attorney. Go see an experienced divorce attorney located reasonably near you, and pay the attorney to review your situation carefully with you, and give you some guidance.

If you would like, give me a call; I am in northern New Jersey. I will be happy to discuss this with you; the telephone consultation will be free.

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Answered on 8/22/07, 12:38 pm


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