1. It is permissible to agree in the marriage contract to postpone the payment of all or part of the dowry. 2. If the contract does not stipulate that the dowry payment be postponed and does not specify a particular time for its delivery, it shall be delivered upon request. 3. If the contract provides that the dowry be deferred, and a specific known term is mentioned, then the dowry becomes due by the end of that term. However, if an unknown term is mentioned, then it shall be due in advance. 4. If the dowry is subject to a condition, it becomes due upon its occurrence, irrevocable separation, or the death of one of the spouses. 5. In all cases, the dowry becomes due upon irrevocable separation or the death of one of the spouses.
Interpretation and application must be checked against the official text and current version.