Is my engagement ring a marital or joint asset?

Most jurisdictions consider an engagement ring to be a pre-marital gift in consideration of a contract to marry. As long as the parties marry, the ring recipient has fulfilled the contract and the gift is complete. Accordingly, the engagement ring is usually considered non-marital or separate property.

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Is my engagement ring a marital or joint asset?

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