Non-marital cohabitation is illegal in the State of Florida. Under Florida Statute § 798.02, if any man and woman, not being married to each other, lewdly and lasciviously associate and cohabit together, or if any man or woman, married or unmarried, engages in open and gross lewdness and lascivious behavior, they shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree.
Under Florida Statute § 798.082, a person who has been convicted of a designated misdemeanor may be sentenced to a definite term of imprisonment not exceeding 60 days and/or, under Florida Statute § 798.083, a fine of up to $500.
If you have any questions about these Florida laws and how they may effect your living situation, call a Miami, Florida Attorney at the Law Offices of Jeffrey Alan Aenlle at +1.786.309.8588.