QUESTION
If a laptop was given as a gift and you broke up do you have to give it back?
Asked on Feb 09th, 2013 on Divorce - Delaware
7 ANSWERS
Gifts are generally not returnable.
Answered on Feb 12th, 2013 at 7:13 PM
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A gift is a gift but the other side could still argue about it.
Answered on Feb 11th, 2013 at 1:44 PM
A gift is a gift is a gift. No, it is yours.
Answered on Feb 11th, 2013 at 1:44 PM
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No but spouse may claim it is marital property and value needs to be taken into account in property settlement.
Answered on Feb 11th, 2013 at 1:43 PM
John Arthur Smitten
An interspousal gift is a marital asset.
Answered on Feb 11th, 2013 at 1:43 PM
No, as long as it really was a gift. If, however, he/she bought it on their credit card and you agreed to pay the balance, then you can either give it back or continue to pay the bill. Otherwise, a gift is a gift.
Answered on Feb 11th, 2013 at 1:43 PM
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Generally gifts are a transfer of the property rights on delivery, and therefore no.
Answered on Feb 11th, 2013 at 1:43 PM