HRS §533-11
How a wife can lose her dower rights before marriage
A woman can give up her right to a share of her husband's land (dower) before marriage if she agrees to a jointure, which is a property arrangement for her benefit. The jointure must give her land for life, starting when her husband dies. Her agreement must be shown in the deed, either by signing it herself or, if underage, with her father or guardian.
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The statute, as written — Barred by jointure before marriage
A woman may also be barred of her dower in the lands of her husband, by a jointure settled on her with her assent before her marriage; provided the jointure consists of an estate in lands, for the life of the wife at least, to take effect immediately on the death of her husband; her assent to the jointure being expressed, if she is of full age, by her becoming a party to the conveyance by which it is settled, and if she is under age, by her joining with her father or guardian in the conveyance. [CC 1859, §1309; RL 1925, §3027; RL 1935, §4840; RL 1945, §12110; RL 1955, §319-11; HRS §533-11]
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