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Case on Determining the Nature of Parents' Contribution to Premarital House Purchase: Whether Parents' Contribution Is a Gift or a Loan

Source:China Court Network
Author:Supreme People's Court
Release Time:2026-07-21
Zheng bought a house before marriage, and his parents contributed 1 million yuan as a down payment. Upon divorce, Zheng's spouse claimed the contribution was a community debt or a gift to both parties. The court held that the contribution occurred before marriage, and there was no clear indication of a gift to both parties, thus legally recognizing it as a gift to Zheng personally, not community property.