If I’ve been married for a little over 1 year and have filed for an uncontested divorce, am I entitled toget the engagement ring back if her personality changed after our marriage?
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If I’ve been married for a little over 1 year and have filed for an uncontested divorce, am I entitled toget the engagement ring back if her personality changed after our marriage?
My wife signed the papers.
Asked on November 9, 2012 under Family Law, New York
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
No, you are not entitled to the engagement ring back. An engagement ring is given with the promise of marriage. Since you got married, she met her end of the contract. Now, she gets to keep the engagement and wedding ring but since this is a short term marriage, she probably won't qualify for any spousal support.
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