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Are you aware that civil partnerships mean same sex unions?butterfly76 wrote:Hi,
I am a British Citizen, in mid 30's, with 2 dependents. I am in a civil partnership with a south african who is also in mid 30's. We met whilst I was living in south africa for a year in 2007. Although we were not living together (I was married at the time to someone else). After my divorce in June 2010, we decided to have our civil union in August 2010 in South Africa.
I would like to know what would be the best way for us to start the process in terms of funds and financial costs that need to be supplied to satisfy grounds for her being allowed to gain a visa? Also, would the fact that we haven't physically lived together be a problem?
Any advice on how to start this process would be appreciated, thank you.
mochyn wrote:Are you aware that civil partnerships mean same gender unions?butterfly76 wrote:Hi,
I am a British Citizen, in mid 30's, with 2 dependents. I am in a civil partnership with a south african who is also in mid 30's. We met whilst I was living in south africa for a year in 2007. Although we were not living together (I was married at the time to someone else). After my divorce in June 2010, we decided to have our civil union in August 2010 in South Africa.
I would like to know what would be the best way for us to start the process in terms of funds and financial costs that need to be supplied to satisfy grounds for her being allowed to gain a visa? Also, would the fact that we haven't physically lived together be a problem?
Any advice on how to start this process would be appreciated, thank you.
Or do you mean registry office union as opposed to Church union?
Thank you for your reply. As far as contact, we are in comms almost 24 hours a day thanks to modern technology. Reasons for the delay are more personal which include 1) finance as I am studying, and 2) having an ex husband who is threatening to try take custody of the children due to how he views my so called 'lifestyle'. I do not want my children to suffer due to this, and neither do I want to live a life without my partner. Circumstances has unfortunately led me to make difficult decisions for now.Casa wrote:It isn't mandatory for you to have lived together but you will need strong evidence of contact since the Civil Partnership and a reason why you haven't applied for her to join you until now.
Finances will need to be sufficient to meet at least the minimum weekly sum for a couple of £105.95 remaining weekly after paying rent or mortgage and any loan repayments + £62.33 for each child.
You also need to show evidence of suitable accommodation in the UK. You must both be over the age of 21.