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NJ A1576
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sean Kean
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AI Summary
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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
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Requires courts to consider whether the alimony recipient has received an economic benefit from the cohabiting relationship when determining appropriate relief
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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
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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
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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