Tag Archives: Cohabitation
How is Property Divided When Unmarried Couples Separate?
Under Florida Statutes 798.01 and 798.02, cohabitation was illegal in the state of Florida, and any couple caught violating either of those provisions was found guilty of a second-degree misdemeanor. Today however, more and more couples are choosing to cohabitate without getting married. Whether this is because they do not believe in the institution… Read More »
Florida’s Longstanding Cohabitation Prohibition Lifted
This past April, Florida finally lifted its prohibition on cohabitation, which has stood as good law in Florida for many, many years. Measures to lift the prohibition have bounced around the Florida legislature for several years, but often have been shelved in order for the House and Senate to review other bills instead. The… Read More »
How an Ex-Spouse’s Cohabitation May Affect Florida Alimony
It is not uncommon for a person who receives alimony to remain unmarried – even if they are in a long-term, committed relationship – just so they can continue to receive those payments. If the ex-spouse is living with the new partner, Florida law allows evidence of that cohabitation, or “supportive relationship,” to be… Read More »
