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Yes. Since you are on the deed, you have "substantial interest" in the property and therefore meet the requirement to be legally obligated to pay the mortgage.
But, You pretty much have a choice. One can claim it all or you can split it. It's usually best if only one claims the deductible home expenses, allowing the other to use the standard deduction.
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