Called off wedding 2 weeks before the date. Bride's parents had given her a financial gift for the wedding she paid some of the expenses with. Now her parents threaten legal action to recoup the expenses from groom who called off wedding. Do they have any legal basis for their threat?
2007-12-25 17:46:54 · 15 answers · asked by muttchenc 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
This is a hypothetical question. I need to know the legal obligations only.
2007-12-25 18:38:12 · update #1
No. It was a gift, not a loan. These other people keep talking about a contract, there is no contract if you didn't get married.
2007-12-25 17:56:51 · answer #1 · answered by James 4 · 3⤊ 4⤋
Fiance' - a man who is engaged to be married Fiancee' - a woman who is engaged to be married If your ex-fiancee' knows anything about good manners or etiquette then she should give the ring back to you because she broke the engagement. When the lady breaks the engagement she is supposed to give the engagement ring back. In regards to the contracts that you have with banquet halls, wedding vendors, and professional services, here's what the judge is going to look at . . WHO SIGNED THE CONTRACT. Yes, it's just that simple. If both of you signed the contract, then BOTH OF YOU are responsible for the payments due. So my advice to you is find those contracts or request a copy of those contracts from those vendors so you know exactly what you are responsible for and what to expect when you go to court. Answered by: A Certified wedding specialist / A Professional bridal consultant / A Wedding ceremony officiant
2016-05-26 06:25:59 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it depends on your state...but most likely you do have legal responsibility. She has an obligation to return the ring. By law, you entered into a contract that was later nullified. Morally (and probably legally), you are on the hook for at least half of "reasonable" expenses. If she spent money on booking a location, flowers, buying a dress than you should pay for part of it. But obviously if she spent $20,000 for a veil or something crazy that is not your issue. Also, I suppose it depends on WHY you broke it off. If she was cheating on you, stealing from you, etc then you have more of a defense.
2007-12-25 17:55:46 · answer #3 · answered by CanesGirl1984 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on why you called it off. If the bride was cheating or had in any other way misled you (told you she was pregnant but she wasn't), then you probably don't have any obligation. Unless you signed contracts for payment, you aren't breaking any laws by not paying, but the bride's parents may still sue you for money. Chances are, unless the bride was deceiving you, you will have to pay some. If the parents know what they are doing, they'll probably itemize everything that they need to pay for, and what they feel you should pay for it.
2007-12-26 04:01:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, most places that you book for a wedding make you sign a contract ( I know we did) that says you guys are BOTH LEGALLY bound to pay for ALL reservation expenses, up to a certain point...... I imagine that you should pay 50% of whatever they gave you. I have to agree with the others.... it really will depend on the reason it was broken off. If she was cheating or something, you pretty much don't have to worry ("hypothetically") about paying a dime. Good luck
2007-12-26 02:27:04 · answer #5 · answered by jessiekarma 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure they could take you to court and possibly get some money out of you. You were about to be married and that wedding was just as much about you and it was your ex-bride. This also probably depends on the state they are in but logically, you should help pay it off because the wedding was about you too and you called it off.
2007-12-26 00:29:59 · answer #6 · answered by Rockit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know that they have a legal right to get you to pay them back, but the right thing to do is to give them at least half. Nice choice of words such as financial gift. Not to worry we are not the judge and jury.
2007-12-25 18:09:49 · answer #7 · answered by sandy b 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
WHY did groom call off wedding?
IF its because she slept around, then HECK NO!
It would all depend on the reason.
2007-12-26 02:48:29 · answer #8 · answered by Terri 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
we can not answer this question really. they can go to a lawyer and it is up to them if they have a case or not. if the money was a gift to the daughter, the parents can't do anything, the daughter would have to file a claim. if a lawyer decides that there is a case, you will have to get a lawyer yourself and go to court to plead your case and then it is the judges decision if you owe money or not.
2007-12-26 01:11:37 · answer #9 · answered by nytengayle13 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh come on.
For crying out loud BE A MAN, get some cajones and pay what's fair. You're not only going to:
1. Break a woman's heart
2. Embarass woman and family
3. Come across like a jerk
but you're also going to be CHEAP?!
Get a clue honey.
2007-12-25 18:27:20 · answer #10 · answered by kiki 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋
not sure...but atleast try to help imagine that your on their shoes...y did you call off the wedding?
ei i heard that they could file legal complains on you because its their daughter's dignity and family name was stained!
2007-12-25 20:24:10 · answer #11 · answered by girl ur looking for! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋