Hello:

Judge Judy thinks an engagement ring is given in contemplation of marriage. She thinks if the marriage is called off, the ring goes back. Who am I to argue with Judge Judy?

excon

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Originally Posted by CaptainForest

I sometimes watch Judge Judy on FOX. I have seen her order the ex gf fiancé give the ring back to the ex bf when it was the gf who broke off the engagement.

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The thing about Judge Judy (and the other TV judges) is they don't always follow the letter of the law in making their rulings.

I agree that the ring should be returned, but I don't think it's a matter of law that requires it.

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Originally Posted by ScottGem

The thing about Judge Judy (and the other TV judges) is they don't always follow the letter of the law in making their rulings.

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Hello:

Does that mean my legal education is shot?

excon

I always thought it you split you give the ring back?

Broken Engagement

That article basically said what everyone here kind of said.

If HE bought it and SHE ended it, she should give it back. Law on this will vary from state to state, but basically, whoever bought the ring should get the ring back.

HOWEVER: One thing not covered in that article is that if the ring was given on a birthday, anniversary, or holiday, it is considered a GIFT, and does not need to be returned.

I think you are totally out of luck for the $2k boob job but the ring is another matter. If it is in fact an engagement ring you can get it back. Since she is a paralegal you will likely find yourself in court to force her to return it. DO NOT REPRESENT YOURSELF if you go to court. If she lies and says it was a birthday present your job just got tougher.

In the beginning she said I broke up with her from a voice message that I gave her but I just said It seems to me that it's over since she never called back. Couple of weeks later I e-mailed her, we e-mailed each other for about a week. And I do have e-mails saying she broke up with me. The first e-mail she said I broke up with her and she saved the voice message. But this far in the game I don't care about the ring anymore. But now my ex is she playing mind games with me again and probably wants to get back together. So I'm just moving on. She probably one day regret keeping the ring, because she actually looks like an idiot to her friends and family? Plus in the beginning lawyer told me it would cost several thousand to get ring back. I don't want to spend anymore money on her.