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You would definitely have to look into your local laws and even consult with your lawyer on this matter but usually when you give an engagement ring it is a gift and belongs to her. If she wants to give it back that would be up to her. Have you tried asking/telling her you want it back?
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By law does your ex wife have to give back the wedding ring and engagement ring?
No, there is no law (in the US) requiring that she give back the wedding and engagement ring. Totally correct because the rings are considered a GIFT.
What is Washington State's law regarding the ownership of an engagement ring if the donor broke the oral contract?
I don't think it will be stated in the State law, but traditionally, engagement ring is a promise for wedding. If any party breaks the promise, the engagement ring shall be given back.
What is the engagement ring law in Georgia?
This depends on who broke the engagement. If the woman breaks the engagement, she has to return the ring. If a man breaks the engagement, she gets to keep the ring.
Is a woman obligated to give back an engagement ring if the man broke off the engagement?
No. An engagement ring is given in contemplation of marriage. If the marriage occurred the contract was completed and the ring became the woman's property. Unless there was some prenuptial agreement the ring belongs to her.
What is the engagement ring law in Mississippi?
If the man calls off the engagement who keeps the ring in the state of MS
What is the engagement ring law in Utah?
Any engagement ring law is usually this: If the male breaks the engagement, she may keep the ring. If the female breaks the engagement, she must return the ring. Oh, and in most cases I've heard of, it's not a "law" as in a specific legislative decree. More just the common practice of civil courts, who reason that the ring was given in expectation of marriage, so if she breaks it off, she "owes" it back, but if he changes his mind, that's not her fault. However, as with all legal matters, one should consult with a local attorney, more familiar with the laws of your state, and your specific situation.
Get grandmothers wedding ring back from ex?
* Generally when an engagement ring or wedding ring is given then it is the woman's to keep, but if she was any kind of a woman knowing this was your grandmother's ring she should give it back. If need be offer to buy her a new ring in place of your grandmother's ring and of course it wouldn't be an engagement ring.
Do you have to give back engagement ring?
When a man gives an engagement ring to the one he loves at that time and they split up the woman in question does not have to give the ring back as it was a gift to her. However, if the ring is a family heirloom it would be nice of her to give the ring back.Actually this is based off of your state's laws and sometimes, if it goes to court, the judge's verdict. In many states, the engagement ring is used as a symbol of two people entering into a contract to get married. If they do not follow through with the contract (no marriage) then the ring must be returned to the person that bought it. The ring does not belong to the woman until she is married. It is not a "gift." It is a symbol of a contract.Conclusion : Yes You should give engagement rings.
In the state of Virginia is it a law that you have to give the engagement ring back if you break up?
Yes, that is a definite law.Actually, that's a law that is is increasingly being passed all around the US.Thirteen states have passed it so far.
Who legally owns the engagement ring prior to marriage?
It actually varies from state to state, in many states it is a conditional gift, a gift based on the condition of marriage. There for if the marriage never occurs than it is still legally property of the purchaser.
In Louisiana do you keep the engagement ring if engagement is broken?
I have deleted the first answer; the correct answer is below. There are legal implications with respect to engagement rings which potentially could cause trouble and monetary loss for those taking unqualified advice on legal matters.In Louisiana my information is that you cannot keep the ring if the engagement is broken. The only way that you can keep it is if he chooses not to get it back upon the termination of your relationship, or if you do get married (but that gets complicated). Legally, you are required to immediately give the ring, or its monetary equivalent, back in the event that the person who gave it to you requests that it be returned. In all US states except Montana, an engagement ring is considered to be a "conditional" gift, where the conditions of the gift are not met until the marriage is completed. Therefore, once the chance that marriage will occur has been nullified (you break up or call off the engagement) then, upon request, the ring must immediately be given back to the person who initially purchased and gave it as a gift. Some states do have laws regarding who broke off the engagement and/or why, which can affect whether the ring recipient must return the ring, but that is rare, and is not the case in Louisiana. So, give it back if you are asked to do so, otherwise you could end up paying court fees and still end up giving it back in the end.
How do you pursue common law marriage in Oregon?
You move to one of the 15 states that have, and recognize, a common law marriage; get married, and then move back. Oregon does not have, or allow, a common law marriage.
