Matchmaker’s fee – canceled shidduch
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Question
A question regarding the matchmaker’s fee
A shidduch was finalized and they even held a vort, and after some time they decided to call off the shidduch. What is the status of the matchmaker’s fee, and is there any difference between a case where the fee has already been paid to the matchmaker and a case where it has not yet been paid?
A shidduch was finalized and they even held a vort, and after some time they decided to call off the shidduch. What is the status of the matchmaker’s fee, and is there any difference between a case where the fee has already been paid to the matchmaker and a case where it has not yet been paid?
Answer
Shalom u’vracha
If the shidduch was canceled because it was a “mekach ta’ut,” meaning it became clear that one of the sides had a major flaw that was concealed from the other, then the matchmaker’s fee is not paid. [This applies even if the matchmaker did his work properly].
However, if the shidduch was canceled due to external reasons that arose later, the matchmaker is to be paid the full agreed‑upon amount.
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