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Divorce is the formal legal dissolution of a marriage. The divorce process implicates many diverse areas of the law including, but not limited to, real estate, wills and trusts, child custody, and tax.

Engaged this Valentine’s Day? Here’s What to Know About the Legal Side of Rings

Mandelbaum Barrett PC on 2/28/2025

Valentine’s Day is all about love, celebration, and making lasting memories. For many couples, it’s also the prime time for proposals. According to The New York Post, February is one of the most popular months for...more

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

Bowditch & Dewey on 11/18/2024

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

Love and Personal Property – Who Keeps the Ring?

Bowditch & Dewey on 10/4/2024

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

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

Lerch, Early & Brewer on 8/31/2023

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

The “Terms of Engagement” in Campbell v. Tang Suggest Engagement in Pennsylvania is a “Risky Business.”

Fox Rothschild LLP on 7/18/2023

Jian Tang and Robert Campbell met in May 2016 on Match.com., an online dating site. Things appear to have progressed nicely. They began to live together and in March 2017, Campbell came forth with a proposal of marriage. Not...more

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