Civil unions between same-sex couples have been legal in New Jersey since 2007, and domestic partnerships have been recognized for even longer. Dissolving a civil union or domestic partnership generally requires the same legal formalities as a divorce under New Jersey law. For couples in civil unions, the spousal support, asset division, and child custody and support issues that will arise are very similar to those in a divorce proceeding. Domestic partners have more limited rights. Our experienced same-sex divorce lawyers can also advocate on your behalf in dissolving a civil union or domestic partnership.