What is PA law concerning engagement rings after a break up of a marriage of 10 years?

Question

I want to file for divorce. No-fault in PA. My husband won't sign unless I give him my rings. Does he have a right to my rings after 10 years of miserable marriage? What is PA law concerning this?

Answer 1

The Divorce Code provides that all property acquired by either spouse during the marriage, with certain exceptions like gifts and inherited property, is marital property, regardless of in whose name the property is held. It should be noted that the increase in value during the marriage of gifts, inherited property, and premarital property which remain in one parties name, will also be considered marital property. Marital property, if not divided in the separation agreement, may be divided equitably by the court.

Answer 2

Generally the court finds one of 2 things that it is a "gift" but I find that you can use the "it was given as a sign of the relationship" and therefore if you don't want to be in the relationship give it back.

Or it can be declared mutual property and assigned a value as part of the agreement.

But jewelry is always overpriced and works against you in that case. Since a ring valued at $5000 is really only worth about $2000 if you were trying to sell it.

Answer 3

According to the PA Divorce Code your engagement/wedding rings were a gift given to you by your husband. He has absolutely no right to them, they are your personal property. The only way he would be able to insist you give them back is if the divorce(property) settlement states they are to be returned to him. Then you must return them. My advice is to make sure all of the settlement provisions have been met and petition the court to grant the divorce without his signature. It can be done.

Answer 4

I don't know of any laws in any states concerning the return of engagement rings. After ten years I would think you're entitled to keep whatever he gave to you. He's SOL.

Answer 5

You get to keep the rings. The only time the rings should be returned, is if during the engagement you broke it off. Once you're married, all bets are off!

Answer 6

Fucq the cheap bastard! There is no law anywhere in the US conditioning a divorce upon such trivial property. If he doesn't want to sign, you can still file for divorce. Take his a s s to the laundry! Take him for all he's worth!

Answer 7

if ur divorcing him what do u care. my first ex kept both rings for our daughter. my second walked out on me and my son and hawked her weding ring. i have mine for my son. so i dont think it matters what happens to them. so if it gets u divorced just give him the stupid thing.

Answer 8

I DONT KNOW WHAT THE LAW IS, BUT IF YOU REALLY WANT OUT GIVE THEM TO HIM THEY DONT MEAN ANYTHING TO YOU ANYMORE.