1. Property and possessions she owned before marriage became her husband’s and property she inherited after her marriage passed directly to her husband.
2. Wages she earned were his.
3. In the event of a divorce, he had custody of their children.
4. She could not sign a business contract.
5. She could not sue anyone.
6. She could not be sued by anyone.
7. Her husband had to pay all her debts.
8. On the other hand, if she committed a crime, she was punished for it.