What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California. my question. i have been living with girlfriend going on five years in feb. her interest have changed to another man, i caught her. anyways, two years ago we had a major remodel done to the house, 180000. when we sat down with the contractor to start the remodel, i signed the contract along with the girlfriend. the contractor has been paid. if the first and second mortgage is in her name only, and so are the extra credit cards, am i entitled to any equity of the house, even if i have contributed to all the bills including the mortgages. thank you.