I am so sorry. What a betrayal.
I think she should stop giving him any money for the mortgage immediately. She could send her half to the mortgagee directly, but I don't know if that is the best option when the house is already in foreclosure.
Consulting a lawyer sounds like a good option, but if she can't afford one, I wonder if a Women's Crisis Line might be able to recommend some resources? They might also make recommendations about how she handle dealing with your father ... I don't know your dad's situation, but given what you've said, confronting him outright might not be the best thing.
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