<prompt> Human: My girlfriend purchased a home about 4 or 5 years ago with her now ex boyfriend; both her and his names are on the mortgage. Obviously he doesnt live there and has not made a payment or contributed to any expenses concerning the house in about 3 or more years. She has attempted to get his name taken off but her lack of financial backing will not allow her to be the only person to go after if the loan defaults. My question is: since her ex has not contributed anything to the housemortgage payments in over three years, is he still entitled to a partial ownership of the property?Sorry for my  <response>: Not that you dont already know this, but...THIS is why you dont involve yourself in the debts of significant others until youre married!! Only then is it our debt. Up to that point its his debt and her debt. Sorry you guys are in this situation :Im not sure about removing him from the deed stuff but I believe shes out of luck unless he voluntarily withdraws his ownership. Thats a costly lesson to learn. 