Can someone take your wedding ring in a custody battle?
The answer is…it depends.
If you're married, the answer is "no." If you're not married, the answer is "maybe."
While it might seem like taking someone else's wedding ring would be a pretty straightforward move—after all, you can't just go around stealing other people's property!—it turns out that there are some legal complications when it comes to wedding rings.
In fact, in many states, it's illegal to steal someone else's property—even if it's their wedding ring! Most states have laws against theft and/or burglary. So if someone takes your ring without permission and doesn't return it when asked by the rightful owner (you), then they'd be committing a crime.
But what about if you give your ring away? In this case, it might be different—although there are still some legal complications that can come up when it comes to claiming ownership over things like rings or other jewelry.
In fact, it's probably a good idea to start thinking about this now. If you're married and separated, the courts may award custody of your wedding ring to your spouse—even if you were not married at the time of the purchase.
If that happens, you'll need to find someone else who will take possession of your ring for you. This can be a difficult process, but fortunately there are some great resources available online that can help you find a replacement ring.
You may also want to talk to an attorney about what options are available in your area and how likely it is that your ex will win in court if he tries to take control of the ring.
If you have any questions, you can get a free consultation with Ascent Law LLC:
Ascent Law LLC:
8833 South Redwood RoadSuite C
West Jordan, UT 84088
(801) 676-5506
