Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

Me and My fiance has split up and I had already paid for everything for the wedding plus had given him money for a washer and dryer that he kept. The total cost is about $2000. I still have the engagement ring which he paid $1500 for. What do I do. Give him the ring back even though it was a gift and promise to marry me and get my money or keep the ring and get the money as well?


Asked on 6/04/11, 7:55 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC

Typically, an engagement ring is a gift to keep (though there are circumstances where it is courtesy to give it back - such as the woman backing out). Similarly, when either or both parties spend money on a wedding, they take the risk that it will take place. That was your risk, unless had agreed to reimburse you for the expenses (which you didn't mention).

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Answered on 6/04/11, 8:48 am
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

I agree with Scott. Basically everything probably stays as it is now.

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Answered on 6/04/11, 1:55 pm


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