He is not "enriched" by things she did which would be considered temporary. Your brother needs to read and understand the distinction between capital costs and maintainence and decorations. Then he needs to write up his arguments accordingly.
She won't get a constructive trust unless she can show a reason. If there is a reason, your brother isn't "screwed", he would be paying money that he owes. If she can't show a reason, then she loses and pays costs.
As far as support goes, it comes down to their difference in income. Does he make more than double what she does? Then he should be concerned. If he does not, then she is just blowing smoke.
Finally, don't go on and on with your brother about he's getting screwed. He has enough stress already, and you are not a lawyer (and neither am I). He needs to get proper legal advice and work from that.
He should NOT just hand over his destiny to a lawyer, he should educate and inform himself, if he hires a lawyer he should pay close attention to what the lawyer is doing and not let endless useless letters go back and forth. He needs find out his rights, make a decision on what, if anything, he is offering, and then stand his ground and let her do the sweating.
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