Florida § 90.504 - Husband-wife privilege.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 90.504 — Husband-wife privilege., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 90.504. Husband-wife privilege.
(1) A spouse has a privilege during and after the marital relationship to refuse to disclose, and to prevent another from disclosing, communications which were intended to be made in confidence between the spouses while they were husband and wife. (2) The privilege may be claimed by either spouse or by the guardian or conservator of a spouse. The authority of a spouse, or guardian or conservator of a spouse, to claim the privilege is presumed in the absence of contrary evidence. (3) There is no privilege under this section: (a) In a proceeding brought by or on behalf of one spouse against the other spouse. (b) In a criminal proceeding in which one spouse is charged with a crime committed at any time against the person or property of the other spouse, or the person or property of a child of either. (c) In a criminal proceeding in which the communication is offered in evidence by a defendant-spouse who is one of the spouses between whom the communication was made.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 90.504
What does Florida Statutes § 90.504 cover?
Section 90.504 ("Husband-wife privilege.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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