Here's the strange part, kimmerz and snodderly. Yes, he originally wanted his name off the mortgage because he anticipates being in a position to buy a condo in the next year (I told him if that's the case then he's hiding money and I'm entitled to a percentage of it.) He now knows that we can both remain on the current loan after our D and as part of the settlement it can be stated that he no longer has any financial or other liability with respect to the house. Also, he does not want any equity out of the house. He said he will sign everything over to me. I just can't figure out how he gains anything. Is this guilt? I haven't spent too much energy on this, but after reading a little bit of "Men are like Waffles..." I'm wondering if he is focusing on one of the squares of his "waffle" that makes him feel good about himself. Seriously, I learned a lot about the way men compartmentalize just by reading the first chapter. I wish I had read this book years ago. Anyway, I remain perplexed and in the need of space and distance from all the craziness.