Best friends H left her and their 2 kids, 3 years ago. They have a joint mortgage. He stopped contributing to the mortgage when he left. He gives her child support once a month. But that's it. She has been paying mortage herself ever since. His parents gave them their deposit. Around £20k.
They are not divorced. Now wants to do remodelling/extension work to the house. Says its fuck all to do with her H as he's left. I've told her to get divorced and sort out mortgage, get his name off it etc, first. She says she doesn't have to give him a penny or allow him to force a sale until their youngest is 18. Youngest currently 9. Her home is lovely. If she adds to the value this will surely increase his share. I dont want her to be fucked over by him. Advice?