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Such generous parents should know that they are unlikely to get their cash back if the marriage ends in a divorce.
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SINGAPORE - While it is not wise to be a penny-pincher and count every cent in a marriage, it still pays to know your legal rights when it comes to money.
For instance, many well-off parents like to give their kids' married life a head start by buying them a home or paying a sizeable portion of its price.

