Divorce Property in California
There’s so many heart-breaking decisions to be made when it comes down to really getting a divorce and the ring is one such problem. What do you do with what was once the jewel of your eye? And does it belong to you or to both of you? While the ring decision may be tricky, it can also be emotionally transformative.
Firstly, don’t do anything out of anger, frustration or depression until you’ve hired a qualified family law lawyer who can guide you regarding all the legal and financial issues about your wedding ring.
Secondly, like everything else you own, the ring is community property. He owns it as much as you do even though it is (maybe) still around your finger.
The ring, unfortunately, is very much a part of the financial divorce package.
Some couples today are choosing to sell the ring and use the proceeds to cover the legal fees. Why not? You don’t need the ring any more, but you do need a qualified divorce attorney who will fight for your financial and legal rights. The costs you can recoup by spending your money with the right lawyer can be well worth saying goodbye to the ring.
What about emotions? You dreamed about wearing a twinkling diamond engagement ring and wedding band since you were five years old. And now you have to sell the bling you love so much?
Re-create your ring into a new piece of art. You may love the setting of your wedding ring, but the real value is in the diamond(s) and precious metals. More and more divorced women are choosing to transform these resplendent resources into a piece of jewelry that symbolizes your new life as a hopefully-way-more wise woman. Remember, just looking at your wedding ring can send your heart back into breaking mode. Wearing the new ring (or necklace) can break the spell that divorce cast over your emotions. Some women choose to wear the new life ring on their right hand, which traditionally means prosperity and independence.
Sell the ring and go on a rejuvenating vacation. If you don’t need the ring for legal fees or for keeping up two households during the long divorce process, think about a relaxing vacation. Divorce brings tons of stress to everyone in the family from the youngest to the oldest (even pets!). So, selling the ring can bring in the funds you may need for a de-stressing, soul-searching or re-reconnecting with kids getaway.
Still depressed about your wedding ring? It may be time to think about using it in other ways than decorating your left ring finger. You can use this chunk of beauty to change your life for the better.