Hello, the conditions for the return of betrothal gifts Article 10 of the Interpretation of the Supreme People's Court on Several Issues Concerning the Application of the Marriage Law of the People's Republic of China (II) (hereinafter referred to as the Interpretation of the Marriage Law (II)) stipulates: "If a party requests the return of the betrothal gifts paid in accordance with customs, the people's court should support it if it is found that:
 （1） Both parties have not gone through marriage registration procedures; （2） Both parties have gone through the marriage registration procedures but do not live together;
 （3） Giving money before marriage and causing difficulties for the payer. The application of the provisions of sub paragraphs (2) and (3) of the preceding paragraph shall be conditional on the divorce of both parties