A man who purchased a property three years ago is planning to sell it because of problems he is now facing with his former common-law wife.

They had planned to get married last year but the woman broke off the relationship and is now demanding her share in the property.

"I made a big mistake to put her name on the title, because, I paid the deposit on the house and paid the mortgage every month," he said.

"We were living together for four years, so we decided to get married last year, but after I bought her the engagement ring, she told me she did not love me anymore.

"One of her friends told me that she said her first boyfriend who lives in the United States of America telephoned her recently and she is still in love with him and he also is in love with her. According to her friend, she is planning to visit him later this year and they are going to get married.

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"I am really in love with her and I am very hurt and disappointed that she broke off the relationship with me. I was a good person to her and there was nothing I would not do for her. I find it very difficulty to live without her but I know I must get on with my life since she has made her decision.

"Now, what really bothers me is the fact that she is now asking for her share in the property even though I was the person who was taking care of her because she has never worked since I met her and has never made any financial contributions in the home.

" The title for the property is a joint tenancy one because we had planned to get married. Now she is forcing me to give her a half share of the property. Do you think she is entitled to half of the property?"

You should consult a lawyer on the issue. You will have to prove to the court that it was your money alone that paid the deposit and paid the mortgage. Even if a judge decides that she should benefit from the property, it is not likely that it will be a half of the value of the property, once you can prove she made no contribution and given the fact that she has never worked since you met her.