If you can prove these things, a court may agree your partner was unjustly enriched by your contributions and that you should be compensated for your loss. The court can make an order requiring your partner to compensate you. If your partner can’t afford to make the payment, the court may impose a trust, called a “'''constructive trust'''”, on your partner’s property so you can be paid the compensation you are owed.

The law in this area is complex and it is highly advisable to seek legal advice.