Property ownership in a marriage, especially when one of the partners has purchased a house independently, can be a rather complex issue. A woman that goes by the name Bethany has turned to Bright Side to seek advice after she has found herself in a situation that started affecting her relationship with her spouse. Namely, Bethany explained that after her father’s passing, she sold his apartment and some of his belongings and was left with enough money to purchase a home for herself and her family. However, her husband insisted that he had the right to co-own the place, despite the fact she had paid for it with her inherited money.

His demand left her in shock and she was quick to deny it. But it was only then that things took the wrong turn. Her husband told her, “In that case, you should use your money to pay me back all the money I spent on rent over these years. At least half of it, since you lived with me and didn’t contribute financially.” To her horror, he issued an ultimatum, “If you refuse, then maybe we should reconsider our marriage and our future together.” Bethany further wrote that since the two married, her husband was the sole provider for the family. She didn’t wok, but she was a stay-at-home mom and took care of their son and their home.