New Jersey Statutes Title 54A. New Jersey Gross Income Tax Act 54A § 3-2

There shall be allowed as a deduction amounts includible under section 54A:5-1(n) with respect to payments included as income in the return of a former spouse or of a spouse receiving separate maintenance pursuant to a court decree (or which would have otherwise been includible if such payments were made to an individual subject to tax under this act).