I left my husband five years ago. He remained in our house. Currently two of my adult children live with him. We are not yet divorced. I have spoken to him about divorce and about the house. Whilst he seemed reasonable nothing has happened. We set a deadline for him to think about what he wanted to do. Still nothing has happened. I am incapable of confrontation and he makes me nervous so I have just let things lie. However I would like to buy a house, currently rent, and my name is still on the mortgage. I could have my name removed but suspect if I did that I wouldn't get a penny of equity. He really dislikes me, civil when talking, which is a rare occurrence but seems to have decided that he's not giving me a penny. Although of course half the house is mine. What I want to know really is if I have any options. Could there be some sort of deed of trust which would protect my equity in the property but take my name off the mortgage perhaps. The whole thing is very upsetting because I feel badly done to but know that's my fault for not being braver. The upsetting feelings come from my self criticism.