The box money, also known as the box money gift, is a dowry money prepared by the bride's family for her daughter when she gets married. It is one of the traditional Chinese wedding customs. The box money can be seen as parents bringing their daughter to the groom's house for a better life, symbolizing that wealth will increase after marriage.
Who does the box money belong to
Although the box money is a gift from the female's parents to their daughter, the division of marital property still depends on whether it is before or after marriage.
If the marriage is before obtaining the certificate, the gift of box money belongs to the bride's personal property.
If the marriage is obtained after obtaining the certificate, and it is not explicitly gifted to the female party, then it belongs to the property of both husband and wife.