A "flash divorce" is when a marriage ends within a very short period of time, usually within a few months or six months of marriage. In this case, the need to return the bride price has become a topic of great concern. Recently, the Supreme Court responded to this question.
First of all, it should be made clear that the bride price is part of the joint property of the husband and wife, and its refund should be determined on a case-by-case basis. If both parties agree by agreement, the bride price may not be returned;If there is a dispute between the parties, it needs to be judged in accordance with the law.
The Supreme Court has stated that if the bride price is given on the basis of fraud, coercion or other illegal means, or for the purpose of obtaining an improper advantage, then the bride price should be returned to the original owner. If the bride price is given normally and both parties divorce voluntarily, then the bride price may not be refunded. However, if one of the spouses commits a material breach of contract during the marriage, resulting in the breakdown of the marriage, the other spouse may demand the return of the bride price or part of the bride price.
In addition, the Supreme Court also stated that the refund of the bride price should be judged on a case-by-case basis based on the actual circumstances during the marriage. If the marriage is short and both parties are not at fault, then all or part of the bride price should be refunded;If the marriage period is longer and there are children, the bride price may not be refunded.
In short, the refund of the bride price should be determined on a case-by-case basis and cannot be generalized. Both parties should negotiate in the divorce agreement and reach an agreement as much as possible. If no consensus can be reached, a legal solution can be sought.