Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Palimony Laws in the state of Florida

I have been engaged to a man for over 7 years and we have built a house and have lived there for over 5 years with my two children from a previous marraige. We are splitting up due to an affair on his side. What are the laws in this area?


Asked on 7/18/00, 11:34 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joel Cohen Joel M. Cohen,P.A.

Re: Palimony Laws in the state of Florida

Unless you can prove that a verbal contract existed, whatever the terms, regarding the relationship, you have only rights to the property you have jointly acquired. No support is payable absent a marriage .

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Answered on 9/08/00, 10:39 pm


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