Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

Engagement ring and house

Last year, I proposed and was to be married. During that time, we purchased a home together and are both on the morgage. I broke off the wedding because I caught her cheating with another guy.

I have asked for the ring back which is about $10,000 and I cannot sell. Regarding the home, I would like to keep it and currently in the process of refiancing the home. My ex-fiance believes she is going to get half of the appraised value of the home. I do not want to be out $10,000 for a ring plus put myself in this financial burden of giving her an appraised value of a home which may not sell for? I mean she cheated on me and I lose the worth of the ring ($10,000) and pay her this perceived value of the home. PLEASE HELP... she broke me once and is going to break me again.


Asked on 4/04/10, 9:00 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Solomon Weinstein Solomon Weinstein, Esquire

I would suggest you speak with an attorney regarding the home issue. As to the ring issue I believe current case law would support your position to either have the ring returned or be compensated. However all cases are different and again I advise you to contact an attorney to discuss the facts unique to your case.

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Answered on 4/09/10, 12:56 pm
SAUL SEGAN SAUL H SEGAN ATTY AT LAW

This is doubly heartbreaking---I am sorry that you are going through this

You doi have options available--please call me (no charge)

SAUL H SEGAN ESQ

215 732 4000

www.saulhsegan.com

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Answered on 4/13/10, 6:15 pm


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