In medieval England

In medieval England, under common law, married women had no rights to their own property; everything they owned—money, land, and even titles—belonged to their husbands. Some astute fathers could insist on pre-nuptial marriage articles, which would state the dowry and dower rights and the exceptions by which she might reserve the right to deal with her own property and how it would be disposed of if she predeceased her husband.

Although unusual, an unmarried woman of inheritance who was no longer under a wardship could sue and take possession and control of her estate. Until such time as she married, she would be known as a "femme sole" and would have the same rights over her hereditament as a man. Widows could also sue for the right to independently reign over their property. Queens from birth were "femmes sole," and Lady Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Richmond and Derby, was also granted this right by an act of Parliament.

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