Married Man Engagement Legality

Summary

Engagements have no legal status, but a married man getting engaged in New Mexico may be seen as intent to commit bigamy, a fourth-degree felony. Penalties include up to 18 months in prison and fines up to $5,000. Engagement rings are considered conditional gifts, typically returnable if the marriage does not take place.

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Bigamy laws in New Mexico:
- Bigamy is considered a fourth-degree felony.
- Punishments can include up to 18 months in prison and fines up to $*,*.
- Both parties involved can be charged if they knew about the existing marriage.
Nm engagement ring law
In New Mexico, an engagement ring is typically viewed as a "conditional gift" based on the promise of marriage. If the marriage doesn't happen, the gift giver (typically the one who proposed) usually has the right to get the ring back.