However , the state will seek a stay of the ruling from an appellate court , said Lee Moore , a spokesman for the state Attorney General 's Office . Judge upholds her September ruling on same-sex marriage . Civil unions are allowed in New Jersey for same-sex couples . The judge said the state must recognize gay marriages performed before June 26, when a federal appeals court is expected to rule whether it will allow such unions.
Judge upholds her September ruling on same-sex marriage . Civil unions are allowed in New Jersey for same-sex couples . The judge said the state must recognize gay marriages performed before June 26, when a federal appeals court is expected to rule whether it will allow such unions.