Yes, he would receive his share when the home is sold, in about 9-10 years, less the $30,000 he has already received. He is fine with that but he is worried I will not follow through on my agreement and does not want to give up his legal right. Is there something that can be entered into the divorce decree giving him his share later since I cannot afford to buy him out now, thereby reassuring him he will still have a claim? I can barely afford the payment on the $150,000 now and to buy him out would cost me another $70,000 or so. I pay less per month right now than I would if I had to rent an apartment and certainly less than another home would be. How will the mortgage company handle it if he won't sign a quit claim?

Thanks for your answers.