I made a huge mistake as a firtst home buyer and purchased a home with someone else in 2006. I am the co-owner. I thought my name had been taken off the mortgage through a quick claim deed, but it only took my name off the title. I only lived in the house a few months before things went bad. I moved out of state and a year ago I found out my name was still on the mortgage because the owner was making late payments and ruined my credit. He makes late payments every month. I once had a credit score of 780 and now I'm afraid to look but I'm sure it's low 600's. I can't get any credit credit cards or loans because of this. The owner filed for bankruptcy 2 years ago and cannot refinance becuase of his poor credit. He has been giving me the run around for 2 years. He has ruined my credit and my life. He refuses to take any action to get my name off and cannot refinance. I want to sue him to show him I mean business. What can I sue him for?

Already Tried:
I spoke to lawyers in Indiana (where the property is located) and they said all the can do is force him to sell. I do not have the money to afford a lawyer to go through that process and the house is a complete disaster and probably wont sell anyway. I have been trying to find a way out of this mess for a year. The owner has lied throughthis whole year and will not do anything to get my name off. I do not want to be on his mortgage for the next 20 years and have him ruin my credit!