About 12 years ago a relative married a widower with two young children. He has now asked her to leave. The house was in joint names so I assume she will be entitled to half its value, but I was wondering whether she would have a claim on the furniture, household effects and his high value pension fund?
If the couple can’t reach agreement about how to divide up their property they may have to ask the court to decide. I take it the children are still living with the father, in which case a sale might well be delayed until the children leave school. The court could certainly order that your relative receives a share of her husband’s pension and a fair division of the contents. She should see a solicitor to ensure she receives a fair settlement.