Dear Massi,  I'm in the process of getting an Islamic divorce. 

My ex-husband is being really difficult. I know that's his mum's influence. 

He says he wants all the wedding jewellery back, the items his parents gave me as a gift.

As far as I'm concerned, they belong to me as they were gifted to me.

He says it's his right to demand it back according to Islamic law. 

He's being really petty. I got angry and asked him why he was so desperate for the jewellery. 

He said it can be given to his next wife whenever he decides to get married. 

That made me even more angry so the next day I went to the Asian jewellery shop and I sold it.

Now he has sent me a formal letter through his solicitor saying I have to return the jewellery or give him the money. 

I should be allowed to keep that money as compensation for the mental trauma his mum put me through. 

Can you advise anything useful?

Massi Says, Going through an acrimonious divorce can be draining emotionally and mentally. 

As you have taken a major step to break away from your husband and his family, it is important for you to let go of the past in order for you to move on with your life.

With regards the jewellery gifted to you by your in-laws, it would be useful for you to speak to a solicitor who specialises in Islamic divorce to determine what you and your husband are entitled to.

Once you are made aware of your legal obligations, it will easier to follow a course of action.