H laurette(my sisters name but spelt differently).firstly i dont know the figures regarding the property.but if you can get 8 grand from it hun(doubtfull)you go girl.But in my circumstances i wasnt going to even contiplate it.i signed and ran and never looked bk.but if your struggling with maintenance etc,try come to an agreement with the father of the kids,(if he is the co borrower).use that tool...12 of october just around the corner,so you need to act fast.who is your x partners pip?