Long story short, my brother is abusive and controlling. He's not worked consistently for a number of years, and in that time has followed a number of hairbrained ideas in that time to earn money. All of which have failed.
They have been living an executive lifestyle so far away from what her previous life was, on her earnings and savings. Its all gone. The equity from her previous marital home, savings, pension pots. All gone.
They ended up owing so much money that they had to sell the home they owned outright to pay debts. Then moved abroad with the plan to build a business which they have thrown all remaining equity at. He knows nothing about this industry, but remains convinced it will work. I feel so terrified for her and my niece and what will happen if this all falls apart!