Re: is there any space for reconciliation here?
Agree with the above. Your brother and the rest of the family needs to stop reacting with your emotions and start using your brains.
This marriage is over. Period. The longer your brother CHOOSES to delay signing the final papers to end this marriage…the longer all this drama will go on. And the longer your mom/dad has to deal with this. If not for himself…your brother should at least consider the stress your parents are going through.
Your brother needs to put aside his bitterness and file for divorce asap. Actually, if you’re in the U.S., look at your states requirement for an annulment. Either way, your brother needs to file the papers and get the process started asap.
IF her family insists on getting the clothes/jewelry back in order for her to sign the papers…then just give it to her. I mean…after all…what is your brother going to do with the clothing and jewelry? Give it to his next wife?
At this point…the best is to get this marriage legally over with asap…and move on with everyone’s lives.