heh, heh, sometimes it sounds like Ken is on comission. Your buddy is screwed. As to how much it is up to him. Patch up the relationship as best as possible and then when things are cool negotitate to buy her off the deed and divorce her all at one package price. Scavenger sounds about right but the good news is that these types have a price. Its up to your buddy to not make her angry at him no matter how she behaves. Yep, he will need a lawyers advice, otherwise she will get at least half the house including the furnishings. Tell your buddy to calm down and do not do anything in the heat of the moment. Time is on his side. Down the road she will get hungry for some cash. Forget about trying to pay her back for being like this. It is what she is and things can get worse if she gets angry.