Groh v. Groh

L.R. JONES, J.S.C.

This case presents a legal issue regarding same-sex rights and statutory interpretation of N.J.S.A. 2A:34-2.1, which sets forth a *188list of statutory grounds for dissolution of a civil union. Absent from this list is the no-fault ground of irreconcilable differences. Notwithstanding same, and for the reasons set forth in this opinion, the court holds that same-sex couples can legally dissolve their civil unions based upon irreconcilable differences.

FACTUAL HISTORY

In 2008, plaintiff and defendant entered into a civil union. Five years later, plaintiff filed a complaint and…