In Ancient Rome, When a Man Purchased a Wife and Made

In ancient Rome, when a man purchased a wife and made her part of his familia, what status did she then assume?

A) His wife became an equal partner in the man's achieved status.
B) His wife was now recognized as the legal heir for inheritance purposes.
C) His wife was legally and socially recognized as affinal kin to the man's relatives.
D) His wife became recognized by law as a part of his property.