Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
engagement ring
if a lady receives an engagement ring, and the relationship ends, is she entitled the ring?
Asked on 8/11/01, 4:59 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Joel Cohen
Joel M. Cohen,P.A.
Re: engagement ring
The majority rule has always been that the woman returns the ring only if she breaks off the engagement. Courts have shifted in recent years recognizing the transaction as a conditional gift in contemplation of marriage. Given the "no fault" concept of divorces, rings go back more frequently. Personally, a real lady would return it and go on to a more suitable suitor.
Answered on 8/13/01, 9:41 pm