In re Marriage of Ibrahim

Court: Illinois Appellate Court | Published: 3/28/2025
Marriage
Quick Summary: <h3>Case Summary: Ayna Mantyyeva v. Wasif Ibrahim</h3> <strong>Case Number:</strong> No. 1-23-0146 <br> <strong>Date Filed:</strong> March 28, 2025 <br> <strong>Court:</strong> Appellate Court of Ill...

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Case Summary: Ayna Mantyyeva v. Wasif Ibrahim

Case Number: No. 1-23-0146
Date Filed: March 28, 2025
Court: Appellate Court of Illinois, First District
Circuit Court: Cook County
Presiding Judge: Honorable Geri Pinzur Rosenberg

Parties Involved

Petitioner-Appellant: Wasif Ibrahim
Respondent-Appellee: Ayna Mantyyeva
Plaintiffs-Appellees: Goldentree Properties, LLC & Ayna Mantyyeva
Defendant-Appellant: Wasif Ibrahim
Third-Party Defendant-Appellee: Enejan Mantyyeva

Background

Ayna and Wasif married in 2017, during which Ayna received a financial gift from her father to invest in two companies, Lux Management, LLC and Goldentree Properties, LLC. Wasif did not contribute capital to Goldentree and filed for divorce in 2019. Legal actions ensued regarding misappropriation of funds, leading to Wasif's unauthorized withdrawal of $40,000 from Goldentree.

Trial Court Decisions

The trial court consolidated multiple cases, ruling that Ayna's interests in Lux and Goldentree were her non-marital property. Wasif was ordered to repay $40,000 to Goldentree for misappropriation, and the court affirmed Ayna's entitlement to proceeds from both companies. Child support payment of $188 per month was mandated from Wasif, with his income imputed at $7,500.

Key Findings and Rulings

  • The trial court found Ayna's investment as non-marital property, classifying all funds as stemming from her father’s gift, not marital assets.
  • Wasif failed to substantiate claims regarding his business interests and income, with the court affirming decisions made on counts related to his supposed membership in Goldentree, which he lacked.
  • The ruling on the motion in limine upheld the exclusion of Wasif’s undisclosed evidence and financial documents, as he did not meet discovery requirements.
  • Final Verdict affirms the trial court's decisions on issues regarding the classification of property and financial accountability, concluding Wasif treated Lux as a personal account.

Conclusion

The Appellate Court upheld the trial court's ruling due to a lack of credible evidence supporting Wasif’s claims and affirmed the judgments regarding property classification, financial obligations, and child support responsibilities.

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