[Hyacinth Bucket]

Have been told that, regarding a potential snowbird couple already owning a home NOT in FL, one member of a couple buying a FL house can become an official FL resident/homesteader, requiring a FL driver's license, eligible for $25K homestead exemption, filing separate tax returns, voting in FL; while the other member of the couple can remain a legal resident of the home state. Does anyone know more about the technicalities of doing this? Can a FL home be purchased by both members of a couple, while only one becomes a legal FL resident? We were told that it's legal, but there must be other ramifications beyond legality.... Would appreciate any thoughts/information/suggestions--thanks!