Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

No Common Law Marriage in Florida or Tennessee?
I have been living with a man on and off for approximately 3 years. Approximately two years in Florida and approximately eight months in Tennessee. My concern is that I have a funny suspicion that my ''common law husband is planning on kicking me out of our ''rental'' house. I believe, due to our past history living together, that he is going to provoke an arguement to cause a domestic violence situation so he can call the police and have me arrested and get a TRO on me. He has had 7 DUI's so I am more or less his chauffer because he does not have a drivers license anymore. He has registered both cars in my name but says neither belong to me. I would like to know my rights should he ask me to leave, I feel I have a right to live in this house since my name is on the lease and I have contributed a lot to the household. Further, I believe I am entitled to ownership of at least one of the vehicles. Please advise me because I am terribly worried now that I found out Tennessee nor Florida recognize common law marriage and I have worked very hard to obtain the little assets we have. Thank you, it is good to know you are here.

Asked on 5/21/01, 5:55 pm

Gregory Smith Law Office of Gregory D. Smith

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Re: No Common Law Marriage in Florida or Tennessee?

Tennessee doesn't have common law marriage, but it does have a slight version of palimony. For more info, see www.gsmithlawfirm.com

Answered on 6/22/01, 4:37 pm

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