Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Engagement Ring

I recently broke up with my fiance. She would like her engagement ring back and I am not sure if I legally have to give it to her since I was the one that broke the contract of marriage. If she was to take me to court, would she have a good case against me?


Asked on 6/22/03, 9:12 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Stephen Loeb Law Office of Stephen R. Loeb

Re: Engagement Ring

It doesn't matter who broke the engagement, a gift in contemplation of marriage is returnable to the giver if the marriage does not take place and that the giver was free to marry when giving the gift (i.e. not adulturous relationship)

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Answered on 6/23/03, 10:36 am
Jonathan J. Braverman Jonathan J. Braverman, Attorney & Mediator

Re: Engagement Ring

The engagment ring is a conditional gift, the condition being the marriage.

If there is no marriage, the ring should be returned.

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Answered on 6/22/03, 11:38 am


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