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What situation does the dowry not refund
Time:2025-08-28 Views:712
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The situation where the dowry is not refunded is mainly based on the provisions of Article 5 of the Interpretation of the Supreme People's Court on the Application of the Marriage and Family Part of the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China (1).
According to this clause, if one party requests the return of the dowry, it will not be supported in the following specific circumstances:
If the dowry has already been used to purchase wedding supplies, pay wedding expenses, etc., and these expenses have actually been incurred, then the dowry will not be refunded.
If the dowry has been converted into joint property of the couple, that is, the dowry has been jointly used or managed by both parties, then the dowry will not be refunded.
If the payment of the dowry is based on a special agreement between the two parties and such agreement does not violate laws and regulations, then the dowry can also be non refundable.
It should be noted that these situations are not absolute, and specific judgments need to be made based on the specific circumstances of the case and legal regulations.
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According to the Interpretation of the Supreme People's Court on the Application of the Marriage and Family Code of the People's Republic of China (Part 1), it should be the parties who file a lawsuit to request the return of the dowry.
For those who have already entered into a marriage, if divorce occurs and a request is made to return the dowry, the plaintiff and defendant are naturally both parties to the marriage.
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The specific situations for the return of dowries mainly include the following:
If both parties have not lived together after registering their marriage, the man may request the return of the dowry.
This is because the purpose of marriage is to live together, not just for marriage registration. If both parties do not live together, the man has the right to demand the return of the dowry.
If the payment of dowries before marriage causes financial difficulties for the payer, they may also request the return of the dowries.
However, this situation requires a restrictive explanation, that is, only when one party borrows money or uses family property to pay dowries before marriage, and has no economic source or cannot maintain a basic standard of living after marriage, can it be considered as "living difficulties".
If the payment of the dowry is based on a special agreement between the two parties and such agreement violates laws and regulations, then the dowry can also be requested to be returned.
It should be noted that the specific circumstances of the return of dowries are not absolute and need to be judged based on the specific circumstances of the case and legal provisions. When dealing with dowry disputes, it is recommended that the parties consult professional lawyers for more accurate legal advice and assistance.
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