Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

How long must a couple live together in Florida to be considered married?


Asked on 2/17/15, 10:15 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert McCall Law Office of Robert McCall

Living together never equals a marriage. We have no common law marriage in Florida. To be "married" in Florida you must have a marriage license and it must be signed by a personal authorized to perform a marriage ceremony.

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Answered on 2/17/15, 1:30 pm
Matthew Podolsky Florida Law Advisers, P.A.

A couple will not be considered married in Florida without a marriage license, regardless of how long they have lived together. To get a divorce in Florida at least one of the parties must reside in Florida for at least 6 months.

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Answered on 2/18/15, 7:27 am


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