Case on Adding Spouse's Name to Premarital Property: Whether Adding Name After Marriage Constitutes a Gift to the Other Party
Source:Supreme People's Court News Bureau
Author:Supreme People's Court
Release Time:2026-07-22
Wang purchased a house before marriage and added spouse Li's name after marriage. Upon divorce, Wang claimed the house was premarital personal property and should not be divided. The court held that the name-adding constituted a gift to Li, and the house had transformed into community property. Considering contributions and marriage duration, the court awarded Li a corresponding share.