Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

I have been in a common law marriage since 1981. I have my social security card in my husband's last name, pay taxes with this name, have bills in this last name. our daughter has his last name. if I wanted to get a fl state id card for identification proof, what could I use as legal proof on the change of my last name from my birth certificate to present name?


Asked on 11/01/13, 3:01 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Florida does not recognize common law marriage.

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Answered on 11/01/13, 3:05 pm
Robert McCall Law Office of Robert McCall

You got a BIG problem, Florida stopped recognizing common law marriages in the 1970's. I don't know how you got DMV or Social Security to recognize the name change but since the Federal Patriot Act was passed your actions might be viewed as criminal

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Answered on 11/02/13, 7:35 am
John Smitten Carey and Leisure

You cannot do what you are asking, FL will not recognize your common law marriage.

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Answered on 11/02/13, 7:37 am


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