New Jersey
The following is an overview of the laws of the state of New Jersey. It should not be used as legal advice and is provided as information only. Family Fairness does not warrant that this information is current or comprehensive.
Updated: 05/20/2009
Same-Sex Relationships
| Performs Same-Sex Marriages N.J. STAT. ANN. §37:1 |
No |
| Recognizes Out-of-State Same-Sex Marriage Recognized as civil unions. |
Yes |
| Other Recognition: Civil Unions All of the state rights, privileges, and duties of marriage. N.J. STAT. ANN. §37:1. |
Yes |
Gay and Lesbian Adoption
| Single LGBT Adoption State law permits any adult to adopt. N.J. STAT. ANN. § 9:3-43. |
Yes |
| Joint Same-Sex Adoption Approved in Matter of Adoption of Two Children by H.N.R., 666 A.2d 535 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 1995). |
Yes |
| Gay or lesbian adoption of a partner's child Approved in Matter of Adoption of Two Children by H.N.R., 666 A.2d 535 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 1995) (A same-sex co-parent may adopt his/her partner's children). |
Yes |
Housing Discrimination
| Protections on the basis of sexual orientation N.J. STAT. ANN. § 10:2-1; 10:5-1 - 49. |
Yes |
| Protections on the basis of gender identity N.J. STAT. ANN. § 10:2-1; 10:5-1 - 49. |
Yes |
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