Is a father obligated to assist his son with marriage expenses, whether the son is capable or incapable, by analogy with the daughter?
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A father is not obligated to marry off his wealthy son or to assist him with marriage matters. However, if the son is poor and his maintenance is obligatory upon the father, then the father must marry him off if he is able to.
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