If my ex fiancé called off our wedding 4 months prior and my parents are out $20,000 for the reception, is he liable for any of that?
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If my ex fiancé called off our wedding 4 months prior and my parents are out $20,000 for the reception, is he liable for any of that?
He is now suing me for the ring which I know I legally have to give back to him but I asked to keep it to give it to my parents. Is there any way I can sue him back and have him help my parents out? At least half of what they are required to pay? Do you think we would win in small claims court? I even have documentation asking him to please split the cost and help my parents.
Asked on March 27, 2012 under Family Law, Pennsylvania
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Good question. Unfortunately, your ex fiance' under the laws of all sattes in this country is not responsible to repay any portion of the $20,000 spent by your parents for the wedding reception where the wedding will not happen since it was called off. The reason for this is from a practical example is that half of all marriages end in divorce.
Do the parents of the divorced couple who paid for the reception seek repayment after the fact for the costs of the reception? This does not happen. I suggest that your parents try to get a refund or a credit for the $20,000 paid to date. In hindsight, it is better to know now about matters with your "ex" rather than get married and be involved in a dissoluation six months after the wedding.
I do not see your parents prevailing in a small claims court matter against your "ex". The right thing would be for your "ex" to contribute some money to the $20,000 advanced by your parents.
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