Unfortunately yes seems to be the caseEnjoy spending lots of legal money to get some money.
I thought your kids were why you had a council house?
Has the (soon-to-be-ex) wife got custody of any children as well? That will affect your chances.
probably a REALLY stupid question but.......... have you approached the Ex and politely reminded her you are still married and part of the house belongs to you............ but that maybe you could come to a fair arrangement without involving solicitors.
you could make it clear you are about the get the ball rolling but you are just trying to sort a scenario where you dont both lose by a middle man taking all the money.
If fraud is involved somewhere down the line neither of you may get a penny.
Yes for the kidsIf she hadn't sold it and stayed there for the rest of her life would you have been ok with it?