In case of a divorce is the wife/husband required to return the jewelry that she/he had recieved from her/his in-laws at the time of marriage
2007-01-28 19:51:45 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Yes. The court may make any such provisions in the decree of divorce that it deems just & proper with respect to any property presented,at or about the time of marriage,which may belong jointly to both the husband & the wife. This even include properties held by the spouses in their personal capacity. Sec 27 of the Hindu Marriage Act,1955 clearly provides this for Hindus married under this Act.
2007-01-28 20:19:43 · answer #1 · answered by bisexualmale s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. If it was a gift "contingent on the marriage" then when the marriage ends - the gift needs to be returned. The courts in the US have very different opinions on things like wedding rings and other contingent gifts. It will depend on what state the divorce takes place in. Other cultures might also have different answers.
Good luck.
2007-01-28 22:50:38 · answer #2 · answered by CV 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All properties given to wife by her parents' side are her own 'streedhana' and none else has a share therein during her wedlock or after the divorce decree. Retaining them after the divorce or refusing to handover during wedlock is offence of criminal breach of trust ETC. punishable U/s 406 IPC & Sec.6 DP Act. Husband's gifts and presentations to her are also her own property and husband cannot take back or retain for him after the divorce decree. However properties acquired during wedlock with the contribution of both or gifted to or acquired by both are subject to division among them on the divorce U/s 27 HM Act. .. ZAFARULLAH INDIA HYDERABAD PH: 9247173741
2007-01-31 03:23:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's only a requirement if it's written in the divorce decree. If it's going to cause alot of resentment and you don't want the hassle, just give it back. Otherwise, keep it and enjoy. (just make sure that in the divorce decree it's stated that all gifts to you will remain in your possession)
2007-01-28 20:01:39 · answer #4 · answered by sparkie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should offer them back, that would be the most polite thing to do. I have a ring that was given to me by an ex-boyfriend's grandmother, when I split up with him I offered the ring back to his father, and he told me to keep it as the grandmother thought very fondly of me. I felt it only right to offer him the chance of taking it back if he wished to.
2007-01-28 21:54:49 · answer #5 · answered by sparkleythings_4you 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Regarding legal matters place of jurisdiction and national, relegion is very important in personal law. Because there are separate laws in separate relegions like Hindu Law, Muslim Law, Christian Law and other laws regarding family matters.
Hence u please give the relegion and place for better discusssion.
2007-01-30 20:49:01 · answer #6 · answered by venus 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may not be a requirement: but a matter of courtesy, propriety and good manners and good will!
2007-01-28 20:12:41 · answer #7 · answered by swanjarvi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it is considered a gift and you do not have to give back gifts. Once you have been gifted, the item is yours.
2007-01-28 20:11:59 · answer #8 · answered by rosey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, not if it was given to you as a gift.
2007-01-28 19:56:51 · answer #9 · answered by Jay K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is gracious to at least offer.
2007-01-28 19:56:13 · answer #10 · answered by Lucy D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋