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It is a promise to marry and in a way a contract; however the ring does not make the engamement legally binding.
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What do promise rings mean?
A promise ring, also known as a pre-engagement ring, is given to a boyfriend or girlfriend for the purpose to signify a promise to marry their boyfriend/girlfriend. It precedes an actual engagement ring, but shows some commitment in the relationship.
Do you have to return your engagement ring when your fiance cheated?
Depending on the circumstances under which you accepted the engagement ring, you may or may not be legally obliged to return it. You may or may not also have a moral obligation to return it. If the ring was a gift, you may have no obligation. If, however, you and your fiancé had a contract, even a verbal contract to marry -- an attorney can help you decide -- then you may have an obligation to return it. Morally, you must decide whether the engagement ring is an equal price for your apparent betrayal. Finally, your pride and self-worth may help you make this decision.
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.
Should you give her a wedding ring or engagement ring?
If you plan to ask her to marry you, you should give her an engagement ring. The majority of engagement rings are diamond but keep in mind that you can easily find a diamond engagement ring for your budget. If you buy a nice engagement ring, you and your bride-to-be can buy your wedding rings with or without diamonds or just plain gold (or another material) wedding bands.
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.
Is your engagement ring your wedding ring?
No it's not the engagement ring is completely different and there 2 different rings, the wedding wring is what the bride and the groom wear at the wedding but the engagement ring is when the groom wants to marry his girlfriend
When a man becomes engaged a woman can the woman engage him back?
No, the woman does not engage a man; he gets engaged to her. The couple can go out together to get the engagement ring; he can surprise her by buying an engagement ring and ask him to marry her.
How do you know a guy is ready to marry you?
He gets down on one knee, proposes, and gives you an engagement ring.
Should you get back your engagement ring if the engagement is called off in the state of Florida?
Why would the state matter? You gave the ring to her as a gift. No, you shouldn't expect it back.http://site1.wikianswers.com/images/blank.gif?v=33248 Actually, you should abosolutely expect it back. The ring is not a gift, but given "in consideration" as part of the contract for marriage. If the marriage was never entered into (regardless of which party broke the engagement) the contract is void and the ring should be returned.
Your husband gave you a used engagement ring should it bother you?
If it bothers you, then maybe it's not the right person to marry. But that has nothing to do with the ring per se.
Which one is the engagement ring?
The engagement ring is generally a diamond, but can be a ruby; plain little dainty band; emerald, etc. It is the ring that the young man who loves you gives you and asks if you will marry him. The wedding band is put on your finger at the church wedding.
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.
