Quote: (07-06-2011 11:12 PM)Dash Global Wrote:
he essentially gave her the ring. dont see how he can get it back.....
In most states the engagement ring is a conditional gift to the woman.
CNN Engagement Ring Law
Courts have ruled that if either side terminates the engagement then the woman must return the ring. The main exception is if they guy gives the ring as a holiday present.
Engagement Ring Law
Of course judges have discretion, and in some states may rule differently.
Delaware Judge Lets Her Keep the Cheater's Ring
It is amazing in the first link how many women posted saying they would keep the ring, even after reading court cases where the guy won the ring plus legal fees!