Ruling on Divorce Before Consummation

Question
A man proposed, and they agreed on all the conditions after the contract, and now the father of the bride is imposing additional conditions. Now the man wants a divorce; will he get the dowry back?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: If the contract exists and the husband wants a divorce, he is only required to pay half of the dowry, and the rest is returned to him, and God knows best.
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