Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

I have lived with my "significant other" for 22 years. He is divorced and I am widowed. We are currently retired Florida residents and live in a home owned 100% by me. We have always been very specific to everyone that we are not married, nor do we intend to be. He is somewhat older than me with a number of debilitating medical conditions. I am concerned about any legal obligation I will have if he predeceases me. I plan to turn over all of his belongings to his children, with no holdbacks. Since he has disposed of a number of personal items over the years, I'm wondering if I have to allow them access to my house if they feel there are belongings that are missing, or do they have to take my word for it that everything he owns is being surrendered? Are there any other legalities involved?


Asked on 4/08/10, 5:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
DMD PA DMD Law, PA

Since Florida does not recognize common law marriage, you do not have any legal obligations, unless you signed something together or you co-signed for something. You do not have to allow them to come into your house unless they have a court order or warrant.

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Answered on 4/14/10, 6:37 am


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