Ex Girl Friend Wants Furniture Back That was a Gift

[bothamspy]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CALIFORNIA

Furniture and other personal items were given to me as a gift by an ex girlfriend. It has been over 1 and a half years since the breakup, and now my ex wants everything back. The ex (girlfriend) never lived in my house.


She has threatened legal action. Do I have to give it back?

Thanks to all who respond!What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

[justalayman]

Originally Posted by bothamspy

Do I have to give it back?

no and if you can support your claim it was a gift, the courts are not going to force you to give it back, or pay an amount in value, either.

[JETX]

Originally Posted by bothamspy

Furniture and other personal items were given to me as a gift by an ex girlfriend. It has been over 1 and a half years since the breakup, and now my ex wants everything back. The ex (girlfriend) never lived in my house.

She has threatened legal action. Do I have to give it back?

Simple answer.... if she can PROVE that she purchased the property (usually with receipts in her name) and you CANNOT prove that she GAVE the property to you, then it is pretty likely that a court would order you to return the property or value thereof.
However, if you can prove that she in fact gave the property to you... then you have nothing to worry about.

Bottom line... whether you have to "give it back" depends on whether you can prove your 'gift' claim.

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The judge would probably question why it took her so long to try to get the furniture back.