A valid domestic partnership relationship may be registered by any two (2) persons by filing a declaration of domestic partnership with the Miami-Dade Consumer Services Department, which declaration shall comply with all requirements set forth in this chapter for establishing such domestic partnership.
Although there is no statewide recognition of domestic partnerships, more than half of the population of Florida lives in counties or cities that recognize domestic partnerships.
Either partner of a registered Domestic Partnership may terminate such relationship by filling a notarized declaration of termination of domestic partner relationship with the Office of Consumer Protection. Upon receipt of a completed Declaration of Termination, you will receive a letter certifying the termination.
Challenges to a Domestic Partnership in Florida Tax Issues: Domestic partners are not allowed to file taxes jointly. Also, health insurance benefits extended by one partner's employer to the other partner may be considered taxable income.
Obtain the "Declaration of Domestic Partnership" form online or at the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's main office in the Recording Department (Room 4.2500) or at any branch location. Complete the form so it is legible and have it notarized.
Each party is at least 18 years old and is competent to enter into a contract. Neither party is married, or is a partner to another domestic partnership relationship. Each party is the sole domestic partner of the other person.
“While traditional health insurance plans typically only cover married spouses and their dependents, domestic partner health insurance extends coverage to couples who are not legally married but live together and share financial responsibilities,” Evan Tunis, the president of Florida Healthcare Insurance, told GoodRx ...
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