Tennant divorce, wants out of lease

[Len Roche]

Hello!

Long term tennants are going through a separation (4yrs). The wife wants to move out with the children and have her name of the lease. There has been a lot of fighting and she wants to move out at the end of this month. I have contacted my lawyer to help with this situation and what my options are. Should hear back from him soon.

Has anyone experienced this before and what did you do? What was the outcome? 

What are the pittfalls that I should avoid?

I am concerned about rent and utilities not being paid due to legal battles. I am also concerned about fights over security deposits and any damages that may come out of it. 

Thanks for the advice.

Len Roche