My husband sold the house we bought jointlyand took a cheque plus 1-year instalments from me. What can I do?

Based on the details you’ve provided, there are several legal avenues available to protect your rights and recover your contributions toward the property.

Although the house was in your husband’s name, the fact that you have proof of financial contribution (such as cheque payments and loan instalments) allows us to file a civil claim in Dubai courts for compensation or reimbursement.

We can also review the court order you received in January 2025 to determine if the sale of the property violated any legal conditions. If so, further legal action may be taken.

Additionally, since you are still legally married and the divorce is not finalized, there may be marital financial rights you are entitled to under UAE law, which we can explore further.

We are here to support you through every step — from preparing the necessary legal documents and filing your case, to representing you in court and helping you regain your rights.

Please let us know a convenient time to schedule a consultation so we can begin the process.

Warm regards,

Dr. Alaa Nasr

Legal Consultant

You have a strong legal right to file an independent financial lawsuit in Dubai to claim the return of your financial contributions (AED 200,000 + installments) from your husband, as a debt or a proven financial contribution, even if the property is registered in his name.

You cannot immediately object to the sale of the house, as the new buyer is considered to be acting in "good faith" if they purchased the property legally and with an official deed.

Urgent Solution:

File a civil financial lawsuit before the Dubai Courts against your husband, based on proof of transfers, checks, and loans.

Also, file a criminal report if it is proven that your husband acted with the intent to defraud or evade your rights.

Swift action is important before your husband transfers his money or leaves the country.

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Hello

As you said, the filed case ended in your favor, do you like to execute this case?

Let me know what happened with the case that you won, or what the result of the case was.

Dear Inquirer,

Hope you are doing well!

Thank you for reaching out and for sharing the details of your situation. We understand that this is a highly stressful and complex matter, and we are here to support you through it with the appropriate legal guidance.

Based on the facts you've provided, the following legal points are relevant:

1. Ownership Dispute over Property

While the property was registered solely under your husband's name, your financial contribution towards the purchase (AED 200,000) and monthly loan installments (AED 3,300 for one year) may be recognized under "constructive trust" or "unjust enrichment" principles, especially if proven by documentary evidence such as cheques and bank statements.

You may have a potential civil claim under UAE law to recover your financial contribution to the property, even if your name is not on the title deed.

This would involve filing a civil case for compensation or claiming your share in the asset based on contribution and unjust enrichment.

2. Unilateral Sale of the Property

If your husband sold the house without your knowledge while a court case was active or after a court decision in your favor, this could raise serious legal concerns. You may consider:

- Filing a criminal complaint for fraud, breach of trust, or misrepresentation, depending on how the sale was executed.

- Filing a civil case against your husband (and possibly the buyer, depending on their knowledge of the dispute) to claim compensation for your financial losses.

3. Divorce and Marital Status

Since the divorce is not finalized, you remain legally married under both UAE and Indian law. As such, you may still assert marital rights, particularly if the property was acquired during the marriage and partially financed from your personal income.

You may also consider filing a personal status case in the UAE to assert your spousal and custodial rights, if you wish to challenge the divorce or address other matters such as alimony or child custody.

4. Visa Cancellation and Access Denial

If your visa was canceled without your consent, and you were denied access to your residence while still legally married, this may also give rise to civil and potentially criminal claims, depending on the nature of the eviction and treatment you faced.

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Best Regards,

MennaTullah