If my engagement ends, do I have the legal right to get the rings back?
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If my engagement ends, do I have the legal right to get the rings back?
My fiancee and I are considering terminating our engagement. However, my fiance is being vindictive about the
rings that were given upon engagement. Do I have a legal right to get these back? What if they dispose of the ring as they say they will if I pursue legal action?
Asked on July 23, 2019 under Family Law, Michigan
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 4 years ago | Contributor
In MI, the courts have held that an engagement ring is given in contemplation of marriage, therefore it is an impliedly conditional gift that is a completed gift only upon marriage. Accordigly, if the engagement is called off, for whatever reason, the gift must be returned to the donor.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 4 years ago | Contributor
In MI, the courts have held that an engagement ring is given in contemplation of marriage, therefore it is an impliedly conditional gift that is a completed gift only upon marriage. Accordigly, if the engagement is called off, for whatever reason, the gift must be returned to the donor.
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