Maybe it depends on whether or not you live in a community property state, but this sort of confirms what I have read elsewhere:

"The majority of other courts have held that an engagement ring, although a conditional gift when first presented to the wife in contemplation of marriage, is an absolute gift when given to the wife and is separate property not subject to division in a divorce."

http://www.divorceinfo.com/blog/?p=204

But hey! Anything can be fought over.

well.. engagement rings are conditional upon being married.. but if you got married, the condition has been satisfied..

therefore, it rightfully belongs to the wife..

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Sucks for the man, though, I would have to agree.

it more so would depend on the person. personally i wouldn't give a flying f*ck what she did with the ring if the engagement was broking off.. .wait wait, f*ck that. i would TAKE it back reguardless of what she thought.

at the same time i know that she would love to pawn that shit and use it to buy her next car or whatevers. however, this is usually such a petty case and being that the couple weren't married, they would have to settle this outside of court. in the end, i guess it's all up to the female if she wants to give it back or keep it.

speaking of which, i need to throw everything, EVERYTHING, that i got from my ex's. i hate stupid memories.

raverboy

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