Nav’s Wife Files for Divorce, Finds Husband Owns No Property in His Name

In a surprising twist that has captured public attention, Canadian rapper Nav’s wife recently filed for divorce, demanding half of what she presumed was his millions in assets. However, during the proceedings in early September 2025, she was informed by the court that Nav legally owns no property; all his assets, including real estate and valuable possessions, are registered under the name of his mother.

The revelation stunned the rapper’s spouse, who had sought to claim half of Nav’s estimated $5-million fortune accrued from his successful music career spanning over a decade. According to court disclosures, properties, cars, and even personal items acquired during the marriage are technically owned by Nav’s mother as part of a long-standing family asset protection strategy. This means that, legally, Nav is considered asset-less in the eyes of the court, complicating the division of marital property. The wife was reportedly required to return to Nav’s mother many items she believed belonged to Nav, including luxury clothes, jewelry, and a car purchased during their marriage.

The strategy of placing assets under a family member’s name is not unique to Nav, especially among high-net-worth individuals seeking to safeguard their wealth from legal claims, creditors, or divorcing spouses. Legal experts observing this case highlighted that while such arrangements may be legal, they frequently raise complex questions about the equitable distribution of property in divorce proceedings.

Family law attorney Michelle Grant explained, “If assets acquired during marriage are held in another name, this can complicate division of property, but courts can sometimes argue beneficial ownership or constructive trusts if evidence shows the spouse has a right to those assets.” She added that the success of a claim depends heavily on jurisdictional laws and the ability to prove the actual ownership versus nominal registration.

The case sheds light on a broader issue faced by many spouses who contribute to a marriage but find themselves excluded from asset ownership because properties or investments are under other family members’ names or trusts. This tactic can effectively limit a divorcing spouse’s ability to claim what they believe to be their fair share.

Nav’s wife, who had been married to the rapper for several years after a relationship spanning over ten years, expressed shock and dismay at the court’s findings. “I thought I knew everything about him and our life together. Discovering that everything was under his mother’s name felt like a betrayal,” she said in a statement through her legal representative.

This case is a reminder that asset protection measures can have significant implications in marital disputes and that transparency in financial dealings is crucial. For spouses embarking on marriage or already married, experts counsel taking precautions such as prenuptial agreements and ensuring clear ownership records to avoid future conflicts.

As Nav’s divorce case continues, it sets a precedent for how courts and couples might navigate the intersection of family law and asset management. Observers await how the court will ultimately rule on the matter of equitable distribution and what legal precedents might be influenced by this high-profile case.

Next steps for other couples may involve closer scrutiny of asset registration practices and seeking legal advice to protect their financial rights within a marriage. Nav’s case serves as a cautionary tale about the intricacies of asset ownership and marital law in high-net-worth relationships.