Property/family law: does an ex have rights to a share of the property?

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In the following situation, does the man have any rights when he splits up from the mother of his child?
She owned the house already when he moved in. She already had 2 kids and then had another one with him. The house and mortage are in her name but he pays half the mortgage each month, plus half the other bills, and also put lumps sums into home improvements.
They split up after a few years (mutual decision) and he moves out. This was 4 years ago. He's avoided asking for any money, hoping she would offer. Does he have any rights to anything?
Sorry, should have said this situation is in the UK. And they were never married, they just lived together.
 
Under Pennsylvania law, the ex would have a right to equitable distribution of his marital property interest in the house. Basically, his rights would be limited to a portion of the increase in value of house during the marriage. It would be necessary to establish the value of the house at the time of the marriage and also at the time of the divorce. Such values would be established by a professional real estate appraisal with comparable sales at both times.

Under Pennsylvania law, this matter could be subject to negotiation, or it could be waived completely.

Laws differ from state to state and the answer could be different if you live in a Community Property state. My best advice to you would be to consult with a good Domestic Relations attorney licensed to practice in your state or province.
 
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