The applicant and respondent lived in a common law relationship for 24 years.
The respondent was the sole legal owner of the family residence.
Upon separation, the applicant sought a 50% beneficial interest in the home and occupation rent.
The court found a joint family venture existed, entitling the applicant to a 50% constructive trust interest based on the current value of the home.
The claim for occupation rent was dismissed as the applicant left voluntarily and had access to the home post-separation.
