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Is there any way Florida would recognize a same-sex marriage when a spouse dies?
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∙ 9y ago
Yes. Effective January 5, 2015, same-sex marriage is legally recognized under Florida state law, pursuant to a federal court decision.
Florida will not recognize gay marriage until the legislature decides so. Your partners death will not influence when it does so.
Wiki User
∙ 9y ago
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoYes. Effective January 5, 2015, same-sex marriage is legally recognized under Florida state law, pursuant to a federal court decision.
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoFlorida will not recognize gay marriage until the legislature decides so. Your partners death will not influence when it does so.
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What is the definition of desertion of a marriage in Florida?
In the state of Florida the definition of desertion of a marriage means that one spouse walks out of their obligations to another spouse. This is more commonly referred to as marriage abandonment.
Does Florida have a putative marriage statue?
No, Florida does not have a putative marriage statute and, as a general rule, does not recognize putative marriages. In a rare case, though, as of the time of this writing, one Florida appellate court allowed alimony to a spouse upon the annulment of her "marriage" to a bigamist after the trial court found the she had been defrauded into "marrying" the man.
Does the catholic church recognize a fourth marriage?
Yes, but only if the first three were declared invalid by the church or the marriage ended due to death of a spouse
Is a wife responsible for debt made by her husband before marriage in the state of Florida?
No. A spouse is not responsible for their spouse's debts that were incurred prior to marriage. The only debt that can be shared post-marriage that was incurred pre-marriage would be debt on an account that you became a joint account holder on after marriage.
Nh common law marriage surviving spouse rights?
New Hampshire recognizes common law marriage for purposes of probate only. In other words, they recognize a common law marriage at the time of the spouses death to ensure the surviving spouse can receive the inheritance with no issues.
Married couple have Florida deed in Fee Simple spouse dies intestate does deceased spouse's child from previous marriage have any claim to interest in home Is Florida default Tenancy in the Entirety?
The default tenancy on a deed to married persons in Florida is tenancy by the entirety.
What is a a spouse?
spouse - marriage partner
Are you liable for the debts of your same-sex spouse?
If the state where you live legally recognizes your same-sex marriage, then YES, you can be sued in state court to recover money owed by your spouse. You cannot be sued in federal court, however, as federal law does not recognize a same-sex marriage.
If a house was purchased in Florida before the marriage with the title and mortgage in just one name would the spouse be entitled to any of it?
Not at all! Florida regards anything purchased before the marriage as separate during the marriage. Only items in both your names or items purchased during the marriage are eligable for distribution.
Is there alimony for unmarried co-inhabitant couples in Florida?
Alimony is for spouses so if you weren't married (and Florida does not recognize common law marriage) then you're not a spouse and therefore do not qualify for alimony. You could *possibly* sue for palimony (it's like alimony, but with unmarried couples who cohabited instead of spouses), but it's rarely awarded in any state.
In China for what reasons can a marriage be nullified?
In China, a marriage may be nullified for the following reasons: bigamy, spouse with a blood relationship, spouse with a disease imported to the marriage and spouse below the lawful age of marriage.
If a wife owned a home in Florida prior to marriage and died a week after the wedding does the spouse have rights to the house?
Unless there is something unusual, yes.
