Maeker v. Ross, A-3034-11T4; Appellate Division; opinion by Sapp-Peterson, J.A.D.; decided and approved for publication February 4, 2013. Before Judges Axelrad, Sapp-Peterson and Haas. On appeal from the Chancery Division, Family Part, Somerset County, FM-18-126-12. [Sat below: Judge Miller.] DDS No. 20-2-8906 [24 pp.]

Plaintiff and defendant began dating in 1998. Shortly thereafter, they started living together. Their relationship ended when defendant moved out of their home on July 1, 2011. Plaintiff alleges that from the time they commenced living together, defendant supported her financially. He also paid her son’s college education expenses. Plaintiff contends that throughout their relationship, defendant made repeated promises to take care of her and promised her lifetime support.