stackyFACTSUnder historical coverture rules, tying the knot was an excellent way for women to dodge angry creditors. The moment a woman married, her legal identity vanished, and all her pre-existing financial obligations immediately became her new husband's problem, making romance the ultimate fiscal escape plan.
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