Have been married for 20 years have 2 teenagers, wife has decided to split and she wants to sign the family home over to me. Can this be done through a solicitor or is she pulling my leg. I am also in the process of purchasing a home abroad to which her name is on the contract and she has pulled out of that deal. Can new contract be drawn up, can I protect this property which is being bought only by me to exclude her from any ownership. Bad time for this to happen any help would be much appreciated.