FAMILIES SCRAMBLE AFTER GIFTS IN RUINS OF ONE-YEAR MARRIAGE
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Dear Abby:
Our 25-year-old son was married a year ago.
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Without going into detail, suffice it to say, he messed up big time.
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He and his wife are getting divorced.
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During the time they were together they lived in an apartment.
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Although he emptied out the savings account along the way, we gave his wife a check for one-half of what had been there.
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She should not have to suffer for his bad choices.
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As far as the divorce settlement is concerned, they have nothing but the shower and wedding gifts.
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Isn't he entitled to half of them?
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Oh, by the way, we paid for half the wedding.
-- THE IN-LAWS IN PENNSYLVANIA
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Dear In-Laws:
This is a problem that should be discussed with your son's divorce lawyer.
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Because the gifts could be considered community property, that property should be divided according to an agreement between your son and his wife, or
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by the judge if they can't agree.
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