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# There are various customs at what point to pay the shadchan, some pay immediately after the engagement, while the others pay closer to the wedding.<ref>See Aruch Hashulchan 50:42 where he says that if one paid early and the shidduch is broken, the shadchan does not have to return the money, unless there was critical information withheld. Even Hezer 50:42. Rav Yosef Shalom Elyashiv, Koveitz Teshuvos 1:207, says that if there is no minhag then one can wait until the wedding. Shut Halichos Yisroel 4 says that if you approached the shadchan, then you must pay immediately upon engagement.</ref> We follow the custom of each place with regards to when and how much to pay the shadchan.< | # There are various customs at what point to pay the shadchan, some pay immediately after the engagement, while the others pay closer to the wedding.<ref>See Aruch Hashulchan 50:42 where he says that if one paid early and the shidduch is broken, the shadchan does not have to return the money, unless there was critical information withheld. Even Hezer 50:42. Rav Yosef Shalom Elyashiv, Koveitz Teshuvos 1:207, says that if there is no minhag then one can wait until the wedding. Shut Halichos Yisroel 4 says that if you approached the shadchan, then you must pay immediately upon engagement.</ref> We follow the custom of each place with regards to when and how much to pay the shadchan.<ref>Rama Choshen Mishpat 185:10 and 335:1</ref> | ||
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