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NJ S525
NJ S525Prohibits awarding alimony to domestic violence offenders; permits termination of alimony based on conviction for crime or offense involving domestic violence.
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Introduced
01/12/2016
01/12/2016
In Committee
01/12/2016
01/12/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would prohibit an award of alimony to a person convicted of a crime or offense involving domestic violence by the victim of that crime or offense. If the recipient of an existing alimony award is subsequently convicted of a crime or offense involving domestic violence against the payer spouse or partner, such conviction would constitute "changed circumstances" for the purposes of a petition to terminate the alimony award. As defined in section 3 of P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-19), the acts that constitute domestic violence are: homicide; assault; terroristic threats; kidnapping; criminal restraint; false imprisonment; sexual assault; criminal sexual contact; lewdness; criminal mischief; burglary; criminal trespass; harassment; and stalking.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the awarding of alimony to a person convicted of a crime or offense involving domestic violence against the victim. It also allows for the termination of an existing alimony award if the recipient is subsequently convicted of a crime or offense involving domestic violence against the payer spouse or partner. The acts that constitute domestic violence are defined in the state's existing domestic violence law and include offenses such as homicide, assault, and stalking.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 01/12/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S1000/525_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S1000/525_I1.PDF |
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