The property dispute between former spouses Helena and Mikko Koivu has reached a resolution with the ruling of the Varsinais-Suomen maaoikeus on March 17. The court dismissed Helena Koivu's appeal and confirmed that the ownership rights to the Tenula and Soltorp properties located in Kakskerta, Turku, solely belong to Mikko Koivu. This ruling concludes years of public contention regarding the ownership of these properties, establishing a clear legal standing following their initial shared ownership when they were married.

The Koivus had purchased the Kakskerta property while still married, which initially created a joint ownership. However, a lower court in Minnesota had previously determined that the property right belongs exclusively to Mikko Koivu. Helena contested this earlier decision, arguing that the foreign judgment should have been recognized in Finland through a separate exequatur process, which certifies the enforceability of foreign court decisions in Finland.

The maaoikeus court asserted that the Minnesota ruling is accepted in Finland based on marriage law and does not require additional validation, as it was issued in accordance with the principles of relationship property. This ruling not only finalizes the Koivu case but also sets a precedent regarding the recognition of foreign judgments in Finnish law, particularly concerning property disputes arising from divorce.