Politics · Vietnam Bureau
Hanoi court hears case of man seeking $191,000 from ex-girlfriend
A 63-year-old man is pursuing legal action to recover approximately VND5 billion (US$191,000) he paid toward an apartment registered in his former girlfriend's name. The Region 4 People's Court in Hanoi indicated willingness to award him a substantial portion of the disputed amount.
LSN Vietnam ·
The civil case resumed at the Region 4 People's Court in Hanoi on September 18, marking the latest development in the financial dispute between the aging widower and his former partner. The plaintiff contends that he provided significant funds for the residential property, which was registered solely under the defendant's name.
Court proceedings indicated a favorable disposition toward the plaintiff's claims, with judges signaling their intent to order reimbursement of a considerable sum from the disputed amount. The case reflects broader property and financial arrangement disputes that frequently emerge when relationships between unmarried couples dissolve.
The exact terms of the original financial arrangement between the parties remain central to the court's deliberations. Property rights and compensation for contributed funds in cases involving unmarried couples have become increasingly common in Vietnamese courts as family structures and cohabitation practices continue to evolve.