I am currently in the process of a divorce after 10 years of marriage. We have two children together (1 by birth and 1 by adoption). I became a stay-at-home mom 8.5 yrs ago following the birth of our daughter. She has health and neurological problems. We subsequently adopted a little boy that is considered medically fragile and who also has neurological and physical issues. We purchased the home we are in 2 years ago because it suited the physical needs of both of our children. It has been agreed upon that I will get physical custody of the children and he agrees that I should remain in the home but wants me to refinance and get his name removed from the mortgage. I don't know if this is possible or not, but is there any way to require him to pay a portion of the mortgage to help provide the children with a home? Due to the needs of our children, I will not be able to work outside of the home.