Common Law Divorce
You may have heard of common law divorces and how they don’t require a marriage ceremony or a marriage license. But what happens when you want to end a common law marriage? Although a common law marriage can seem like an informal agreement between husband and wife, it may be necessary to get a common law divorce if you are considering separation.
The state of Florida does not recognize common law marriages or divorces. However, in some parts of the country, couples are considered legally married if they have lived together long enough and fulfilled other minor requirements. When such couples decide to end their relationships, they may have to take the following steps:
- First, find out whether your state recognizes common law marriages. If it does not, then you and your partner are not “officially” married, meaning divorce is not necessary.
- Seek mediation. Mediation can help ease your divorce process tremendously. Issues like property division and child custody can be very difficult to settle between yourselves; a mediator can help you reach a fair arrangement.
- You will need to file papers in family court regarding property division, transfer of titles, and child custody. Even if your marriage is not officially recognized by the government, you may still need a court order to enforce the new arrangement between you and your spouse.
If you are considering separating yourself from your common law partner, then getting a common law divorce lawyer might be the best option to consider.
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Although a divorce can be a harrowing experience, finding an experienced and knowledgeable attorney to guide you through the divorce process will make it easier. Contact a Boca Raton divorce lawyer from Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. today at 561-353-2800 to discuss what we can do for you.
