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Bowditch & Dewey

Love and Personal Property – Who Keeps the Ring? (Part Two!)

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As a follow up to my previous blog post on the $70,000 engagement ring, the Supreme Judicial Court has now joined the majority of states by ruling in Johnson v. Settino that the engagement ring must be returned if the wedding...more

Bowditch & Dewey

Love and Personal Property – Who Keeps the Ring?

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Who keeps the engagement ring when the knot is never tied? A new answer to this age-old question may be coming to Massachusetts as the Supreme Judicial Court considers the case of Johnson v. Settino. The engagement ring at...more

Lerch, Early & Brewer

War of the Ring: Who Gets the Bling if the Marriage Fails or Never Happens

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An engagement ring can be a powerful symbol of love and affection—but that sparkly rock can also empty out your bank account in a hurry. So, if your generous gift doesn’t precede a trip down the aisle or a lifelong marriage,...more

Gray Reed

Give Me the Ring Back! Written Promises Around Engagements

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On Valentine’s Day, Zack takes Kelly, his high school sweetheart who goes to a different college, to the Max for a romantic dinner. At the end of the meal Zack says, “Kelly, I want us to promise each other that after college...more

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