• Getting married in Florida requires that both parties adhere to the laws of the state.wedding image by Mat Hayward from Fotolia.com
  
  Every state has laws regarding marriage. Laws governing a first marriage in Florida also pertain to a second marriage, but couples hoping to remarry must adhere to other specific laws as well.
  
  

Marriage License

• Whether it's their first, second or third marriage, couples who plan to marry in Florida must apply for and be granted a marriage license. To get a marriage license in Florida, both parties must be at least 18 years old. If they are between 16 and 18 they can marry with parental consent. Those who are marrying a second time must list the date when their divorce was final and provide a copy of the divorce decree if applicable.
  
  

Bigamy

• Having more than one spouse at a time is a criminal act in Florida. If someone is still married at the time when he applies for and receives a new marriage license he has committed bigamy, which is considered a felony. An exception to this rule is if a person believes that his spouse has died. Being deserted by a spouse for three years or longer is another exception.
  
  

Spousal Support

• If a person receives support from her previous spouse, that support could be affected by remarrying or even by living with someone else. Florida law declares that the order of alimony can be terminated or changed if a former spouse receiving aid is living with or being supported by someone else.