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Alimony Reduction & Cohabitation

When financial obligations hinge on a former partner’s living situation, facts—not assumptions—make the difference.


RJM Investigations helps attorneys and individuals build strong legal cases by documenting cohabitation through discreet surveillance, financial research, and structured reporting.

Understanding Cohabitation in New Jersey

In 2014, New Jersey updated its alimony laws to reflect the realities of modern relationships. Under this statute, a court may suspend or terminate alimony if the recipient is found to be cohabiting with another person—even if they do not share a full-time residence.

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Cohabitation is defined as a "close, supportive relationship where a couple shares responsibilities and benefits similar to those in a marriage or civil union, whether or not they share a permanent household."​​

When evaluating whether cohabitation is occurring, courts may consider any or all of the following:​

  1. ​Intertwined finances, including joint accounts or shared liabilities

  2. Joint responsibility for living expenses

  3. Recognition of the relationship by friends or family

  4. Time spent together, overnight stays, and relationship duration

  5. Shared household chores or domestic routines

  6. Promises of financial support from a new partner

  7. Any other relevant evidence, including the length of the relationship

Financial Interdependence

Shared bank accounts, joint debts, or co-managed finances that reflect a mutual reliance beyond casual dating.

Shared Living Costs

Joint responsibility for recurring expenses like rent, utilities, groceries, or shared service accounts—suggesting household integration.

Social Acknowledgment

Public recognition of the relationship by family, friends, or on social media, reinforcing the couple’s perceived permanence.

Time Spent Together

Frequent overnight stays, extended time spent at one residence, and the ongoing duration of the relationship.

Domestic Integration

Sharing day-to-day responsibilities such as chores, errands, and upkeep—demonstrating a merged domestic routine.

Commitments of Support

Verbal or written assurances of financial assistance or shared future plans that signal long-term partnership intent.

We Serve Court Documents in Cohabitation Disputes

Cohabitation cases often involve private details, high emotions, and time-sensitive filings. RJM Investigations provides discreet, court-compliant Service of Process—ensuring documents are delivered properly, respectfully, and in full alignment with your legal strategy.

Father carrying his child on his shoulders, both appearing deep in thought—symbolizing parental responsibility, custody challenges, or emotional weight during family transitions.

How RJM Supports Your Alimony Case

RJM Investigations works with both attorneys and individuals to deliver court-ready evidence that supports motions for alimony modification or termination. Every case is approached with discretion, professionalism, and a clear understanding of New Jersey’s legal standards.

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We provide:

- Discreet surveillance of suspected cohabitation, using both in-person fieldwork and remote concealed camera systems for extended, cost-efficient coverage

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- Photographic and time-stamped video evidence suitable for legal use

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- Documentation of shared routines, property use, or vehicle presence

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- Identification of joint financial activity or public relationship indicators

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- Reports structured for court admissibility and aligned with New Jersey legal standards

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Whether you're preparing a legal case or seeking relief from ongoing payments, we offer the investigative insight needed to make your case clear and credible.

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