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NJ A1193
NJ A1193Prohibits 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
01/27/2016
01/27/2016
In Committee
01/27/2016
01/27/2016
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 an award of alimony to a person convicted of a crime or offense involving domestic violence against the victim of that crime or offense. Additionally, 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 constitutes "changed circumstances" for the purposes of terminating the alimony award. The acts that constitute domestic violence are defined in the New Jersey statute, and include various violent crimes such as homicide, assault, and stalking. The bill also states that it does not limit the court's authority to deny alimony for other bad acts.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Pam Lampitt (D)*,
Gabriela Mosquera (D)*,
Troy Singleton (D)*,
Valerie Vainieri Huttle (D)*,
BettyLou DeCroce (R),
Reed Gusciora (D),
Nancy Muñoz (R),
Benjie Wimberly (D),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/27/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A1500/1193_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A1500/1193_I1.PDF |
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