Historically, when a woman married, her property was often transferred to her husband or his family. In some cultures, a woman's property was considered a part of her dowry, a payment made by the bride's family to the groom or his family, and was often used to establish the couple's new household. In other cultures, the husband assumed ownership of his wife's property upon marriage, and the wife lost any rights to the property. This practice of the husband gaining ownership of his wife's property was known as coverture.
In recent years, many countries have passed laws that protect a woman's rights to her property after marriage. These laws ensure that a woman's property remains her own, even if she gets married, and that she can manage and control it as she sees fit. In addition, many countries have passed laws that ensure that a woman has equal rights to her husband in regards to property ownership and management.