When we split up after 5 years of marriage, we agreed on the distribution of most household items (after difficult negotiation).
One area of continuing dispute is the expensive Danby stoneware. Wife says that she will only split half of items given as wedding gifts which amounts to about $800. Collection built over 5 years in marriage accounts to more than $3500, which she claims was bought out of money given to her as a gift (ie. Birthday, anniversary, etc.). These aren't 'personal items' but used as dishes for the family.
Are these dishes part of family property?
I'm not even asking for half of the set (10 of everything incl serving dishes, etc.) I'd like a setting for four.
One area of continuing dispute is the expensive Danby stoneware. Wife says that she will only split half of items given as wedding gifts which amounts to about $800. Collection built over 5 years in marriage accounts to more than $3500, which she claims was bought out of money given to her as a gift (ie. Birthday, anniversary, etc.). These aren't 'personal items' but used as dishes for the family.
Are these dishes part of family property?
I'm not even asking for half of the set (10 of everything incl serving dishes, etc.) I'd like a setting for four.
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