The betrothal gifts can be returned after registration. According to the relevant provisions of the law, the betrothal gifts can be returned in these three cases.
（1） Both parties have not gone through marriage registration procedures. It means that the betrothal gifts should be returned in principle if the marriage relationship is not concluded after the betrothal gifts are paid;
（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. Bride money is the property given to the other party before marriage, and generally the amount is relatively large.
[Legal Basis]
Article 3 of the Marriage Law prohibits arranged marriages, buying and selling marriages and other acts that interfere with the freedom of marriage. It is forbidden to ask for property through marriage. Bigamy is prohibited. Persons with spouses are prohibited from cohabiting with others. Domestic violence is prohibited. Abuse and abandonment among family members are prohibited. (The Marriage Law will expire on December 31, 2020)
Article 1042 of the Civil Code prohibits arranged, bought and sold marriages and other acts that interfere with the freedom of marriage. It is forbidden to ask for property through marriage.
Bigamy is prohibited. Persons with spouses are prohibited from cohabiting with others.
Domestic violence is prohibited. Abuse and abandonment among family members are prohibited. (The effective date of the Civil Code is January 1, 2021)
