Down and out in my own mansion! Wealthy husband has lived as a vagrant on the lawn of his $1.3m home

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• Sharafat Khan is forced to sleep outside his Seabrook, Texas, home

• His wife Shahnaz, 61, changed locks in the middle of a domestic dispute

• Means he has no access to food, washing facilities or their money

• Concerned neighbors try and help him by giving him blankets and food

• But his wife stops them, and has even put up signs warning people off

• She claims they cannot divorce because they are strict Muslims and practice Sharia law

• Khan says the split is simply about money, but he can't afford a lawyer

A 69-year-old man has been forced to live on the front lawn of his $1.3million mansion for six months after his angry doctor wife kicked him out.

Sharafat Khan is homeless but sleeping just a few feet away from the front door of his lavish Seabrook, Texas, home because the mother of his two children, Shahnaz, 61, changed the locks in the midst of an ongoing domestic dispute.

He has no access to the Muslim couple's money and has been barred from using the washing facilities, even though he owns half the suburban property.

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Stranded in his own yard: Sharafat Khan, 69, has been living on the front lawn of his Seabrook, Texas, mansion for six months after his wife kicked him out

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Lavish: The mother of his two children Shahnaz, 61, changed the locks of the $1.3million suburban home in the midst of an ongoing domestic dispute

Neighbors fear he could die in front of his own house as he is already very frail and can't walk very well.

Khan sleeps on the front porch wrapped in a sheet at night, or sometimes goes into the back yard, alongside his swimming pool, for privacy.

According to KPRC, he finds shade under trees during the day.

He says the pair have been fighting for six years, but only recently was he thrown out.

Residents in the suburban community have said that if they try and bring him blankets, his wife takes them away.

She has even put up signs warning people living in the community against feeding him.



Police have been called to the residence 30 times, but cannot legally force his wife to let him in.

Khan said the dispute is over his relationship with other family members. She wanted him to cut ties but he refused.

A source close to the couple's situation said Khan's wife claims she can't file for divorce because she and her husband practice Islam and strictly follow Sharia law.

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Declining health: Neighbors fear he could die in front of his own house as he is already very frail

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Place to rest: Khan sleeps on the front porch wrapped in a sheet at night, or sometimes goes into the back yard, alongside his swimming pool, for privacy

But Khan has rubbished the allegation, and says the split is all about money.

He said: 'She doesn’t want to hand over half her fortune', while he can't file for divorce because he can't afford an attorney, and he wants his share of the estate.

Their neighbors are now frustrated as their private dispute has now been made public.

Debbie Scoggins told KPRC: 'He’s wearing the same clothing, it’s dirty. I’m just hoping we can find help for him.'

Laurel Stout, who lives across the street, added: 'He’s very frail, he can’t even walk. I’m afraid he is going to die out here in his yard.

'Allowing this to continue is not in the best interest of anyone.'

Adult Protective Services are believed to be involved in the case, but they cannot make Khan get help.

According to court documents, in 2008 Khan was charged with assault after he allegedly hit his wife.

An online database also states Khan was the director of the family company Kahn Investments LLC.

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Disturbances: Police have been called to the residence 30 times, but cannot legally force his wife to let him in

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Stay away: Residents in the suburban community have said that if they try and bring him blankets, his wife takes them away. She has even put up signs warning residents against feeding him

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Battle: A source close to the couple's situation said Khan's wife claims she can't file for divorce because she and her husband practice Islam and strictly follow Sharia law. But Khan has rubbished the allegation, and says the split is all about money





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[bloo]

Well that sucks.

 

[Mirza Jatt]

so what does sharia law say in this situation ? I understand the women cant divorce him as the articles says, why cant he give her a divorce ?? and if he cant then should the man be left to die ?? this is crazzy

P.S: nice mansion though jus like what they show in mi*f videos when the pizza boy arrives :p

 

[SipahSalar]

Does he not have kids? This is what happens when you empower women.

 

[xyxmt]

screw the dispute I want to go buy that house in Taxes, here in Toronto it would cost you an upward of 6 million.

 

[Sugarcane]

What is this Sharia Topi Drama, if both want divorce than who is stopping them.

 

[saurav]

They follow Sharia law. Guess that supersedes any other law of land. Poor fellow.

 

[Gauss]

should have gone straight to a lawyer and arranged to pay latter. or maybe involve a bank for paying the fees.

 

[Neuro]

Just kill her and go to jail where you can get accommodation and proper food on time.

 

[Audio]

What nonsense is this? This is just some pussy husband.

If he owns half of the property, he is entitled to break in the door, or glass on some window, let's say in his own half of the house. At least, that's what i'd do....and then i'd bring out that pocketbook where it's explained how you beat your wife in such a way she doesn't loose dignity. And i'd get busy....

 

[Bombaywalla]

$1.3 million for that large a property? Damn that's cheap!

 

[anon45]

The man has legal channels if he still chooses to follow his own sharia law, its on him.

 

[v9s]

The Quran does not say that only the man can initiate the divorce. Another example where the "Sharia" is actually a man-made corruption.

 

[Hamartia Antidote]

I think there is more to this story.

I'm guessing he has mental problems and refuses to seek help so she booted him out until he does. It's a war of wills.