Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

My legal husband and I are living apart (he is in Florida...I'm in the US Virgin Islands)but not formally separated / divorced yet. He has been checking himself into a hospital for mental evaluation. We don't have healthcare etc..... please tell me he cannot stick me with the bill. The hospital told me that they can't turn him away......


Asked on 9/12/14, 12:23 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Robert McCall Law Office of Robert McCall

In Florida spouses are jointly responsible for "necessaries", health care is usually included..

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Answered on 9/12/14, 1:04 pm
John Smitten Carey and Leisure

You are potentially liable. You should file for divorce in Florida asap.

Use of a lawyer is recommended.

John A. Smitten, Esquire

Carey and Leisure

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Clearwater, FL 33764

Phone: 727-799-3900/Fax: 727-490-4944

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Answered on 9/12/14, 2:35 pm
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

There is no legal separation in Florida. Mental Health issues are one way of not being able to proceed easily for a divorce. If he is checking himself in and not under the advice of a physician, then no you would probably not be responsible. Until he is declared mentally incompetent I do not be necessaries will fall into place. If you sue for divorce, of course, you will have to file here as he would be the respondent and you must file in the place of the respondent unless he waives jurisdiction. This is not an easy question to answer without more specifics.

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Answered on 9/13/14, 6:22 am


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