Common Law

[RonFla]

What is the name of your state? Florida

Although Florida has no Common Law Marriage rule, sincde 1968(?), would the court system recognize two people as Common Law if proof was produced? What proof would be acceptable, for instance to terminate alimony?



Thanks
R

 

[Ohiogal]

What is the name of your state? Florida

Although Florida has no Common Law Marriage rule, sincde 1968(?), would the court system recognize two people as Common Law if proof was produced? What proof would be acceptable, for instance to terminate alimony?



Thanks
R

Florida has NO common law so therefore they would NOT recognize common law marriage. Proof to terminate alimony depends on when it terminates per your court order.

 

[RonFla]

Thank you... The Court Order says Lifetime Alimony, only revoked by marriage or death.

 

[Gracie3787]

Thank you... The Court Order says Lifetime Alimony, only revoked by marriage or death.

Unfortunately the provision wasn't added for co-habitation. The ex wife has found a legal loop-hole to be able to eat her cake and have it too. There's nothing that you can do, unless the order states that the amount paid is modifiable.

 

[TinkerBelleLuvr]

Are you saying that the X is co-habitating? Where are you going with this?

There are statutes in Florida now that will terminate alimony in the case that the receiver 'co-habitates'.

As for common-law marriage, if it is established in a state that allows it, the marriage does continue in Florida. One thing to look for is a joint tax return.

 

[RonFla]

Ginny,

The X is not cohabitating, but the other X is trying to say she is. There is no proof I am aware of, like financial support, or joint accounts, mail in two parties names. The x Husband is trying to get out of lifetime alimony and reaching at straws in my opinion.

Could you tell me which Statutes you are referring to. I would like to research these

 

[Gracie3787]

Ginny,

The X is not cohabitating, but the other X is trying to say she is. There is no proof I am aware of, like financial support, or joint accounts, mail in two parties names. The x Husband is trying to get out of lifetime alimony and reaching at straws in my opinion.

Could you tell me which Statutes you are referring to. I would like to research these

www.flsenate.gov/STATUTES 61.14 covers modification of alimony.