What is my girlfriend entitled to if we split?

In general, unmarried couples do not have the same legal rights to property as married couples. If the property is owned outright by one party, the other partner may not have an automatic right to any share of the equity.

To claim an interest in a property owned by one party it is necessary to show evidence of a beneficial interest in the property, such as contributions to the mortgage or home improvements. If the couple jointly owns the home, they will be entitled to continue living in the property after the split, until the property is sold. The net equity will then be split depending on how the property is jointly held.