Legal Question in Family Law in New Hampshire

Return of ''engagement'' ring

If a man gives his girlfriend an engagement ring for her birthday & he breaks off the engagement & requests the ring to be returned, does she (legally) have to give it back?


Asked on 4/04/07, 10:05 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Bruce L. Dorner Dorner Law Office

Re: Return of ''engagement'' ring

This question does not have a clear anawer. A birthday gift is a birthday gift. Delivery is intended as a gift. An engagement ring is intended as a committment to a future marriage. I would need further details to better evaluate options. Either way, this is clearly a case that could result in significant litigation if not privately resolved.

This is just a general answer based upon limited facts. It may not fit your personal situation as any change in the facts or the information might lead us down a different legal path.

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Answered on 4/05/07, 9:13 am


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