How to protect my interest

[Joan33]

state is illinois. my partner and I purchased a house one year ago. he made down payment. we each pay 50% of the mortgage. his name is the only one on the paperwork. what can we do to legally protect my interest in the house?

 

[HomeGuru]

state is illinois. my partner and I purchased a house one year ago. he made down payment. we each pay 50% of the mortgage. his name is the only one on the paperwork. what can we do to legally protect my interest in the house?

My response: whose names are on title to the property?

 

[Joan33]

Partner's name is only one on title to property.