1. Except in the case of void marriage contract, the dowry is obligatory in accordance with the marriage contract. 2. The full dowry or the usual dowry is confirmed by intercourse, proper seclusion, or the death of one of the spouses. 3. A woman who is divorced before intercourse is entitled to half of the dowry if it is specified, otherwise, she is entitled to no more than half of the usual dowry.
Interpretation and application must be checked against the official text and current version.