Help with split-up and home ownership?

[almatters]

I was engaged and he chated on me. Now I need some advice. I bought a house last August. The house and all bills are in my name only. His (ex-fi's) dad did give us money to help with a downpayment, but he signed one of those gift forms, saying that it was a gift to me (FI never mentioned). The monthly payment is taken out of a joint account. (I think I am going to change this and have it taken out of a account that only I have). Does fi have any right to the house, because everything is only in my name? He thinks he does, I of course say no because his name is not on anything. I am not sure if anyone was ever in a situatioon like this. We are NOT married, and each of us made deposits into this joint account to pay all HH bills, as well as any bills FI had (his carpayment, student loans) Whle I kept a different account to pay my bills (CC, cell phone ect).I am 100% sure that his name is not on the deed or the mortgage.. (he has REALLY bad credit). We only lived together since Aug 2006. The money HIS father gave was less then 6000If I had to I could pay the house and the bills on my own, I will try to look for a roomate. And yes, I do think that along the way he might get a lawyer.

[Doodlestuff]

You owe his Dad money given as a down payment since he gave you the gift with the assumption that you two would be getting married and living in the house. Otherwise, your ex has no right to the house. I would start repaying the Dad and keep receipts if you are taken to court (which may happen). Even though ex-Dad-in-law-to-be signed a gift form, pretty much every judge sees right through it.