Actually, Rev, it's so the courts can resolve disputes like this with court orders instead of the families doing it with sticks and guns.
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2015/01/...plits.html
Moral of the story - be careful where you stick your dick.
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2015/01/...plits.html
Quote:Ottawa family wants $500,000 ‘dowry’ back after young couple splits
Shakiba Banifatemi owns half of $1-million home, a gift from her soon-to-be ex-husband’s family. A judge rules she does not have to return her share.
Moral of the story - be careful where you stick your dick.