Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

my ex fiance broke the engagement one year ago, since we had been engaged he borke it off thre other times, he sued me for the ring , in sept we went to court districe court and i was awarded the ring, he has appealed that decision and now he obtained a lawer to go back to court to try to reverse thst decision in circut court, i am now waiting for the court date, i have no attorney,i work part time and need all the income i get for my living expenses. what should i do to prepare my self ? and what are the chances of this decision being reversed if ? it is my understanding maryland law says whoever breaks the engagement is not entitled to the ring, my ex has been hassling me over this issue for over one year now. thank you for reading this.


Asked on 10/27/10, 9:42 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

An engagement ring is considered an irrevocable gift under MD law, which is why the District Court judge ruled in your favor. If you want an attorney to represent you in the Circuit Court, consult your county's bar association to see if they can provide you with a pro bono (free) attorney or one on a reduced fee basis through their lawyer referral service.

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Answered on 11/02/10, 7:13 am


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