Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

My boyfriend and I have lived together for three years. He said we may never get married. His commitment is the same either way, but I am very concerned about my legal rights if something ever were to happen to him. Isn't there something called a "common law" marriage? What rights would I have and what rights would I be missing out on?


Asked on 9/20/12, 7:32 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
R. Jason de Groot R. Jason de Groot, P.A.

Common law marriage was abolished in Florida in 1968. The main thing you lose if you are not married is the right of survivorship in anything he acquires while you are together.

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Answered on 9/25/12, 6:25 am


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