Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan

Engagement Break Ups

I was engaged from December 2002 until December 2003. The wedding was scheduled for May 2004. My ex-fiance is demanding that I pay for all of the deposits that were put down on wedding plans. Do I have a legal obligation to pay for these?


Asked on 1/29/04, 6:06 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
William Stern William Stern, P.C.

Re: Engagement Break Ups

I think that it may depend upon the circumstances of the break-up. Bill Stern 248-353-9400

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Answered on 1/29/04, 9:28 pm
Regina Mullen Legal Data Services, PLC

Re: Engagement Break Ups

The most you should pay for is 1/2 the expenses. S/he can take it to court, but at the end of the day, the right to payment for the merchant is with the person who signed the contract. If you didn't sign the contract, the most the court is going to require on a fairness theory is that you pay 1/2.

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Answered on 1/30/04, 9:09 am


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