Solution of Engagement Disputes and Engagement Legislation

Engagement disputes exist across China.However,with the absence of clear regulation in Chinese Marital Law,disputes on betrothal gifts can only be solved afterwards according to the judicial interpretation by the Supreme Court.The nature of law,however,requires both ex post solution and ex ante instruction.That is,clear stipulation in terms of engagement should be covered in Marital Law,with the understanding that ex ante instruction in this field does not necessarily offend the Free Marriage Principle.