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PD 1083 Article 21

PD 1083 Article 21

Payment of dower.

Article 21

ARTICLE 21. Payment of dower. — Subject to the stipulation of the parties, the dower may be fully or partially paid before, during, or after the marriage. The property or estate of the husband shall be liable for the unpaid dower, or any part thereof.

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CitationPD 1083 Article 21 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

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