Hello
A family member is currently heading for divorce
He's been with his wife 8 years, married 3 and have a 2 year old
She works part time but the husband pays for everything
They bought the house before they got married but in her name only - however he paid most of the deposit and paid for the renovations / furniture / decor etc
He has recently found out she's been having a long term affair
They have seen a solicitor and had the house valued - he has offered her the amount she's legally entitled to and is able to give her this amount now
She doesn't want to down size and has counter-offered him the same deal - but she doesn't have the funds to buy him out. She said she'll give him x amount this year and x amount next year etc
She has also suggested they continue as they are ( him paying for everything) for the next 2 years. Then she'll go full time at work
But he pays 100% of child care fees currently and is happy for her to go back to work full time now and to continue to pay 100% of the childcare
He's offered her a very fair amount
She's had the affair but does not want a Drop in life style - wants him to continue to fund her.
He wants 50/50 custody
Is the house likely to be divided equally if taken to court?
Or will it rule in her favour due to his name not being on it ?
How hard is it to force a sale?
Or is there another way to solve this without it getting messy ?