A husband wishes to waive his right to the benefits accruing from his wife's property. He does so after nisu'in. What is required for this waiver to be binding?
Halacha 1 states that provisions made after nisu'in must be formalized with an act of contract, because the bond of marriage has already been consummated and the husband has acquired all rights due him.
Question 2
A husband spends a large amount improving his wife's nichsei m'log field but derives only minor benefit. The increment to the property is greater than his expenses. What is the ruling?
Halacha 9 rules that when the increment exceeds expenses but the husband derived little benefit, he must take an oath stating his expenses and is then reimbursed for those expenses.
Question 3
A man and woman become engaged. She asks how much he will give her for the ketubah, and he states an amount. Afterwards he consecrates her. Is this commitment binding without a formal kinyan?
Halacha 13 establishes that financial commitments made at the time of consecration are binding through speech alone, due to the happiness and closeness engendered by the marriage relationship.
Question 4
A father verbally commits a sum of money for his son's second marriage. Is this commitment binding without a formal act of contract?
Halacha 14 specifies that a father's verbal commitment is binding without a kinyan only for a first marriage, because a man feels a special inner connection at his child's first wedding. For second marriages, a kinyan is required.
Question 5
A husband stipulates before nisu'in that he will not inherit his wife's property if she dies. Is this provision binding?
Halacha 5 states that if a husband stipulates that he will not inherit his wife's property, the provision is binding. However, he retains the right to receive the benefits accruing from the property during her lifetime.