Are they married? If so then neither partner can force the sale of the family home as far as I know if that's the issue.Couple splitting. Dublin area. He has always worked. She looked after family. Family up and gone now. She has no income of her own. He wants to sell the house and split proceeds. She wants to stay where she has lived all her adult life. Half share, if sold, will not be enough for her to buy a home (unless down the country). Bearing in mind she isn't currently working, and isn't old enough for something like the S.H.I.P. type of thing (where they will give you cash for a portion of your home) what possible options does she have? Of course they will employ legal people, but this is just a tentative enquiry and just relates to how she can finance either staying put or buying another place? Anybody been in this position?? There is animosity, by the way.
Yes they're married.Are they married? If so then neither partner can force the sale of the family home as far as I know if that's the issue.
the court would probably rule that the house be sold in order for the male to receive his portion,
Update: oh - just read [broken link removed] and it looks like the courts can indeed override it.The prohibits the sale, mortgage or re-mortgage of a family home in Ireland without the express (written) consent of both spouses. This is the case even if the home is the sole property of one of the spouses.
I agree Thrifty.Just wondering how the lady is going to live day to day. Depending on her age it may be worth her talking to FAS - see if she can do any courses to update or learn new skills. Being in employment may give her more options.