[CitizenM]

Does anyone know the laws regarding "common law" marriage in Florida? How long do people have to live together for it to be considered a "common law" marriage there? Perhaps, if the amt. of time Terri's husband has been with another woman qualifies it as a common law marriage, then Terri could divorce him on the grounds he is a bigot. Two wives?

I doubt the state of Florida allows bigotry. And the state would be forced to press charges against him too. I know, this is way out - but sometimes desperate measures yeild results. Just wondering.

[lugsoul]

There is no common law marriage in Florida.

[TAdams8591]

I don't know for certain the answer to your question, but could swear for some reason, because of Florida Law that wouldn't work.

[sodpoodle]

I think you mean he is a bigamist and guilty of bigamy.

This concept was posted earlier this month, but went nowhere because Florida does not have a "common-law" or bigamy statute. Only adultery.

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[Tamar1973]

Perhaps, if the amt. of time Terri's husband has been with another woman qualifies it as a common law marriage, then Terri could divorce him on the grounds he is a bigot. Two wives? I doubt the state of Florida allows bigotry.

I don't know about laws against bigotry but most states do have laws against bigamy and if Michael can legally be considered a bigamist, that would be a small part of his just desserts.

[Tamar1973]

Perhaps, if the amt. of time Terri's husband has been with another woman qualifies it as a common law marriage, then Terri could divorce him on the grounds he is a bigot. Two wives? I doubt the state of Florida allows bigotry.

I don't know about laws against bigotry but most states do have laws against bigamy and if Michael can legally be considered a bigamist, that would be a small part of his just desserts.

[esquirette]

There has been no common law marriage in Florida for years.

[GatorGirl]

There is no common law marriage in Florida.

However, an incapacitated person can get a divorce, the catch is that their guardian must file it or defend it, and in this case, it's the person who would rather kill her than divorce her.

The conflict of interest created by her husband serving as her guardian while living and procreating with another woman (i.e. committing adultery) is mind-boggling. That is probably the most frustrating aspect of this case.

If Judge Greer had kept it clean and assigned a "neutral" guardian for Terri, I think more of us would be satisfied with the result, whatever it is. As it stands, this case is wrong on so many levels!