In a recent Florida divorce case, one of the parties was requesting alimony from the other. Testimony revealed that the couple had lived together for several years before the marriage. The question was raised as to whether living together was relevant to the alimony issue.

The court case was Taylor v. Davis, 1D20-561 (Fla. 1st DCA July 15, 2021).

Florida law is clear that legal rights and duties arise from marriage, not cohabitation or romance. Because there were no exceptional circumstances supporting permanent alimony for a short-term marriage.

Because same sex marriage has only been legal for a relatively short time, it is a common situation that same sex couples may have lived together for a long time but have only been married for a short time. Because of these circumstances, it is a good idea for same sex couples to consider a prenuptial agreement to protect themselves, all thing considered.

If you are considering a marriage or a divorce, you should have a consultation with Ty Zdravko. Ty Zdravko practices law as a divorce attorney, and family law attorney in Palm Harbor, Clearwater and the surrounding area.

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