Please advice on completing the naturalisation form

Dear all,

I first came to UK in July 2001 which is just over 5 years ago. I got my indefinite LTR in May 2003 because of marriage to a British citizen.

According to the immigration rules, I fall in the 5 yrs rule as well as the 3 yrs rule.

My problem now is that I'm going through a divorce with my husband and it's not final yet. I have got a NI number but I have not contribute anything towards it because I've always been a housewife. My concerns are:

1. Will it be better off if I apply as the spouse of a British citizen under the condition that my man still wants to help me with providing all the doc?
2. If I apply on my own behalf, will Home Office dismiss or make my case more difficult as I have not contribute to NI or tax in the past at all?
3. If I do apply on my own behalf,
1)am I a Ms rather than Mrs as I have not changed my surname at all?
2)shall I tick the box MARRIED, DIVORCED or LEGALLY SEPARATED?
3)do I fill in DETAILS OF YOUR HOUSBAND or IF YOU WERE PREVIOUSLY MARRIED?

Thank you very much for your time and look forward to hear from you.

Regards,
Lydia

Hi Lydia,
With regards to your post. You don't need to worry regarding your NI contributions, as at the time of filing for naturalisation, you don't need to be employed. This will boil down to the same as not contributing to your NI payments at present (as you've been a housewife). With regards to filling in the form: If you are still legally married to your husband, fill in the details as requested, and put "married". If you have legally separated "divorced", and a Decree Nici has been obtained, then you can put separated on the form. I hope this information helps. Remember that the people looking at your application are normal people like you and I, and they won't go out of their way to make your application as difficult as possible. The main thing is to tell the truth at all times, and not to bend it at any time. You'll sign the application form at the end declaring everything's been filled in truthfully. Good luck with your application.