Money of a Young Man Given to His Father
This question and answer were automatically translated using our trained AI and have not yet been reviewed by a qualified rabbi. Please treat this translation with caution.
go to original →
Question
What is the ruling if a young man gives a substantial amount of money to his father and the father does not want to return it?
Answer
Shalom Rav,
You did not clarify in the question the source of the money in question and why the father does not want to return it.
But briefly, if a young man is dependent on his father's table, meaning the father supports him and takes care of all his needs, and he found money or earned it through work, the money belongs to his father. However, money given to the young man as a gift belongs to the young man himself.
If there are additional details in the question, it would be advisable to write again with the relevant details.
Mo'adim LeSimcha!
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Choshen Mishpat, Siman 270, Se'if 2.