Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

common law marrage

We lived togather in co.had a joint checking account for our bills but all other things were persoal and not shared.I have moved to florida and now she wants all she can get from me -- what can she get?


Asked on 7/22/07, 11:05 am

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Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: common law marriage

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Florida does not recognize common law marriage nor does it recognize palimony. Under Florida law, "she" cannot get anything. I cannot speak for any other state, however.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 7/22/07, 3:08 pm


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