(Longview, Texas) – Marriage is not the glitz and glamour you see on one of those cheesy Lifetime movies. There is a lot of work that has to be put in by both the husband and wife to make it all work. Sadly, not all marriages, or even engagements, work out.
The reasons for a split are as diverse as the reasons for falling in love. There are many questions to ask after the fact including who will get the engagement or wedding ring. I dug through Texas law and found the answer.
Where the Ring Goes in Texas if the Marriage or Engagement Ends
I got divorced in 2014. One decision I made was to leave my wedding ring with her. I didn’t want it turning into a situation where she could use the value of the ring to come after me. I did the same thing with a very nice watch that was gifted to me by her father.
Did I have to do all of that? In short, no. Texas is a community property state. Meaning anything that is acquired while married is considered both party’s property. However, a wedding ring is considered conditional property. Meaning that it is considered the party’s separate property…