Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Re: engaged

An engagement ring is a gift made in contemplation of marriage. If you do not get married (and there is no legal impairment to the marriage- i.e. you are already married, the ring should be returned.

Daniel Clement

Re: engaged

If the ring was yours and you gave it as an engagement ring you are legally entitled to get it back, provided you were eligible to be married in the first place (you weren't already married when you gave the gift of the ring).

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Re: engaged

The simple answer is yes. A ring given in contemplation of marriage when no marriage takes place is obligated to be returned. You may call my office @718-834-0087 for further clarification.