I wonder if anyone could give me some advice about my Mum's legal situation. She and my Stepdad have been married about 23 years. They are on the verge of splitting up. He's always been a difficult man to live with, he shouts and screams at her, is abusive and insulting. Until recently, they were living in Spain, they have two properties there.
Mum came over here in September to be with her Sister who was dying. They are currently living in a bungalow here which they own. Following Mum's Sister's death, Mum had a stroke, so her health has been bad. She now realises that she can't live with this man any longer and wants out. However, he is saying that he 'wants everything' and doesn't want to give her half. I think he's relying on a loophole in Spanish law, of which I'm not too clear on the details. However, as my DH pointed out, they never actually registered as Spanish Citizens. All their money and health affairs continued in the U.K. So, DH thinks that my Stepdad may come unstuck with his 'getting everything' plan. Is he right?
Mum and Stepdad own 5 properties, two in Spain, three here, two of which are rented out. Mum says that everything has to be sold which could take years. My Stepdad is refusing to move out of the Bungalow that they're currently in, which may be fair enough, as it's half his. Mum's going to get some legal advice real soon, but in the meantime, doesn't know what to do, and is really really down. I'm worried for her, particularly given her health situation. Anyone able to offer any useful comments or advice?