Legal Question in Family Law in California

Engagement Ring laws

My fiance recently broke up with me and now wants my ring back, he even says he will bring a cop to my door to get it back. Do I legally have to give it to him, since HE broke it off with me and I still want to work things out?


Asked on 9/23/06, 8:28 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Engagement Ring laws

Neither who broke it off nor your desire to try and work it out is relevant to you question. If the ring was a gift it would be yours. The issue of ownership of the ring is a civil matter and is not a criminal matter.

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Answered on 10/05/06, 1:38 am


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