relationship break

[nemo123]

I was in a relationship for 3 years, and lived together for the best part of the 3 years. It is her house, and her name on everything, however I contributed not only to the mortgage and bills every month but also invested in home improvements including practically paying for a new kitchen. the money i paid in has drastically increased the value of the house. In these circumstances am I entitled to any money back off her for the investments I made.

[stevie21]

Even if you are, are you really after money from her?
If she says "If you're that bothered you an have the kitchen back" where does that leave you?

As far as contributing to the bills, you were only paying your own way. You paid for gas and electricity that you'd used. You paid money towards the mortgage but would proabably have been paying rent otherwise so have, in fact, saved money.

I don't want to sound too harsh but are you just curious or are you genuinely after money from her?

[Kat213]

It could be that you have acquired an equitable interest in the property, but I would tend to agree with the previous answer. When I split up with my partner of eight years having contributed significantly to the property I just signed it over to him and moved on. Stevie21 is right, you would have had living expenses as in rent/mortgage and bills to pay wherever you were living. If you are serious you need to speak to a good divorce lawyer (although you were not married this sort of matter would still be dealt with by a family department at solicitors).