Freehold, New Jersey Domestic Partnership Law Attorneys
At Law Offices of James M. Newman and Associates, LLC, we represent same-sex couples who are in domestic partnerships. We help couples register for domestic partnership. We also represent clients who have separated from their partner. With over 60 years of combined legal experience, attorneys James Newman offer clients exceptional representation in these important matters. We take time to listen to our clients needs and objectives. We use these objectives to guide our pursuit of favorable and effective outcomes for our clients.
If you would like to learn how a lawyer can help domestic partners, contact a domestic partnership law attorney from our firm.
New Jersey's Domestic Partnership Act
New Jersey's Domestic Partnership Act offers same-sex couples legal status as a domestic partnership. We consult same-sex couples on how to register for Domestic Partnership. A couple needs to live together, share expenses, and share a bank account or other property such as a home to qualify. This does not afford same-sex couples the same status as marriage. However, the Domestic Partnership Act does afford certain rights to lesbian and gay couples:
- The right to claim joint tax status
- The right to be protected against discrimination from employers, landlords, and other individuals
- The right to establish your partner as your health care proxy
- The right to health insurance
Representing Same Sex Couples When the Relationship Ends
If you are considering separating from your partner, contact our firm. We offer quality legal services to people during the end of domestic partnerships. We represent clients regarding issues such as child custody and property division.
