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NJ A1576

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sean Kean

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows courts to modify alimony awards based on cohabitation of the supported spouse, adding modification as an option alongside the existing remedies of suspension or termination

  • Requires courts to consider whether the alimony recipient has received an economic benefit from the cohabiting relationship when determining appropriate relief

  • Requires courts to consider whether the alimony recipient has financially supported or subsidized their cohabitant when evaluating whether the paying spouse is entitled to relief

  • Mandates that when modifying alimony due to cohabitation, courts must consider the degree to which the relationship has reduced the supported spouse's financial needs

  • Does not apply to existing divorce judgments, final orders, or enforceable written agreements that contain provisions specifically addressing cohabitation

Legislative Description

Permits modification of alimony award based on cohabitation of supported spouse.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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