Lost bRC / divorced

[Domirald]

Hi all

I got married 2 years ago and recently got divorced although I still haven’t received the divorced certificate.( so not sure if I’m technically divorced yet ) . I recently lost my BRC and I’m trying to get a replacement but bare in mind I’m a family member of EU. Has anyone been on the same situation , can really use some advice. Really panicking.

[secret.simon]

If the marriage lasted less than three years, you will likely lose the right to reside in the UK after divorce.

To retain the right to reside after divorce from an EEA citizen, one condition required is

prior to the initiation of the proceedings for the termination of the marriage or the civil partnership, the marriage or civil partnership had lasted for at least three years and the parties to the marriage or civil partnership had resided in the United Kingdom for at least one year during its duration;

Thus you may not be eligible for a Residence Card.

[Domirald]

Divorce it’s not finalised yet though and she’s the petitioner. Does this makes any difference ?
Also can I travel with a copy of my lost BRC as I’ve heard ?

[Obie]

Do you have a child with the EEA national and was the breakdown of your relationship the result of domestic violence.

[Domirald]

No kids and no violence , she argued that our marriage it’s not working out anymore.

[Obie]

You will lose your right of residence upon the conclusion of the divorce, but as you are still married, you are entitled to a residence card.

[Domirald]

So how do I get it back my BRC ? Also do you think I can travel with a copy of BRC atm?

[secret.simon]

So how do I get it back my BRC ?

You need to reapply for your residence card or permanent residence card if it’s lost, stolen, expired or damaged.

Because a Residence Card only confirms rights that already exist on the date of the issue of the Card, you will need to apply for a new Residence Card with the same evidence (marriage certificate, EEA citizen spouse's exercising treaty rights in the UK or PR status, etc) as if you are applying for the first time.

Also do you think I can travel with a copy of BRC atm?

That may not be accepted by most airlines.

[Domirald]

When you say same evidence? Do you mean up to date ones ?
My marriage certificate it’s not valuable anymore as I’m about to get divorced , am I correct ?