<prompt> Human: Hey all, throwaway account here.Ill spare you all the details because this isnt a relationship advice thread; high level - people change, relationships arent the same as they are in college, and things change with money in the picture. Its bittersweet, but I know well both be happier in the long run.Now for the financial adviceWe own a house together. Im on the financial hook - with solely my credit score and name on the debt; however, were both on the title.I make 100k per year and she makes 40k. She would not be able to afford the monthly mortgage bills; so that by default means that shed be likely to move out. Ive covered about 3,000 of personal expenses for her in the past few months. Our home equity is about 10,000 at this point; and the total home value is 200,000. Questions If our relationship ends - does she own 50 of the house in perpetuity - so whenever I sell I owe 50 directly to her? Is it possible to split the difference in the current home equity Say forgive the 3,000 owed and pay 5,000 to sign her name off of the title?Any advice is greatly appreciated. Silver liningWe found out that we arent compatible before we got married. Life goes on. And I dont regret a single minute of our 5 year relationship.  <response>: 1 - never put anyone on the title who isnt also on the mortgage.That said - you basically need to have you her sell the house to you for 10 and whatever filing fee it would be. Then you two can make whatever else compensation you want outside of the house as part of the seperation. Anything outside of this, I would involve a lawyer and get it all in writing and legal.But right now - yes, she owns 50 of the house. 