Why does a wife inherit only one-eighth (of the estate) when there are children? What is her fate if the heirs demand the sale of the family home? And what is the fate of the non-custodial wife after divorce if there is no alimony or family (to support her), and who will provide for her if she does not remarry?

The husband and wife inherit less than the children if the deceased has lineal descendants. The husband may inherit less than the daughter, and the wife may inherit more than the share of a single child.

Every heir has a right to their share of the house. If division is difficult and one of them demands a sale, the others are compelled to agree.

If the wife is the mother of the children and is poor, then the expense of her housing falls upon them. However, if she is not their mother, they are not legally obligated to provide housing for her.