living with girlfriend

[Hulkster]

Sorry but you are completly wrong.
the 6 month test is somewhere near the mark and state laws also come into play

Well aren't I lucky you weren't the family court judge or lawyer involved in my divorce proceedings for a 5 year marriage (8 year relationship).

I guess you could say based on experience that I'm not completely wrong.

 

[Terryw]

I suggest you have a read of
PROPERTY (RELATIONSHIPS) ACT 1984 (NSW)
http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/nsw/consol_act/pa1984298/

If not in NSW, there will be similar legislation in your state. Have a quick read of the whole Act.