Palimony & Claims of
Unmarried Cohabitants

Contract must comply with statute of frauds

Contracts are governed by a New Jersey statute referred to as the Statute of Frauds, and palimony is specifically addressed by this state law.
A 2010 amendment to the Statute of Frauds significantly impacts and limits the viability of palimony claims; such claims cannot move forward unless the contract complies with the Statute of Frauds.

Palimony cases require careful evaluation of the facts, as each case unique, and case law and statutes continue to develop in this area of law.

We have litigated several cases to completion on this very specific and legally technical issue of family law, and our knowledge of current palimony law is unparalleled.