Tag Archives: Florida Cohabitating Couples
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 »
Property Rights of Florida Cohabitating Couples
Living together prior to, or even in lieu of, marriage is more commonplace now than ever – according to the U.S. Census Bureau statistics for 2010, 45% of U.S. households were comprised of unmarried couples. Yet in Florida, cohabitation is a second-degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to 60 days in jail and a $500… Read More »
