my ex-fiance cancelled our wedding out of the blue 2 months before it was supposed to take place. Beyond having no idea it was coming and being heartbroken, I had $3000+ in expenses (non-refundable deposits, the dress, decorations etc) that my mom and I paid for. Do we have any legal recourse to make him pay for this? He's offered to pay half of it, but I would think he should have to pay for all of it since he cancelled the wedding. Would we be able to win this in small claims court? Also, he wants the engagement ring back - is he entitled to it? We live in IA. Advice from a lawyer would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks!
2006-06-23 17:50:16 · 7 answers · asked by hawkeye06 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Yes, you could get half the expenses back in court. I don't think you would get all because its kind of a chance you take when you get involved. You should give the ring back though. Its the right thing to do because what do you want it for? Hang on to if for now though until court is over because if you don't get anything from him for some reason you could at least sell it for some money to pay off the expenses. Contact a lawyer because I've seen on some of those tv shows like Judge Judy and Joe Brown and people have got money back in the same situation.
2006-06-24 01:10:31 · answer #1 · answered by Jenn ♥Cadence Jade's mum♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes in a court you have to give the ring back if your wedding doesnt take place. If you were to be married its a 50/50 relationship so should this. Split the bill dont drag this out in court it will be more annoying than anything.
2006-06-23 17:54:27 · answer #2 · answered by Great Gifts 4 Everyone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legally you have to give the ring back. Don't sell it and use the money to reimbuse your parents because he could take you to court and then you would have to pay him for the ring. I would just go ahead and except him paying half of the bill and go on with your life. Taking this to court will be to much trouble for everybody.
2006-06-24 16:14:15 · answer #3 · answered by BabyBoo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have 2 choices here. Keep the ring and accept his 50%, or sell the ring and use the money to reimburse your parents. Take half and keep the ring put him out on the curb with the rest of the trash.
2006-06-23 18:07:24 · answer #4 · answered by carolscreation 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, legally he only has to pay the 50% because a wedding is considered a "joint venture" and he's entitled to the ring back. You can, however, get reimbursement for his wedding band if you have already purchased it.
Sorry.
2006-06-25 13:09:09 · answer #5 · answered by setitesiren 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could take him to small claims court...you may win the right to keep the ring as payment for the cancelled wedding..
2006-06-23 18:04:16 · answer #6 · answered by Syeira 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you've been swindled. fortuitously they gave you lots of note yet they ought to have given decrease back your deposit provided that there have been no amenities rendered. Take 'em to small claims court docket or only enable the deposit bypass and e book some position else. i'm optimistic your adverse evaluation of the position will be only as adverse to their employer than taking them to court docket.
2016-11-15 04:49:56 · answer #7 · answered by poissant 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋