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eea family member going to divorce

Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2014 9:58 pm
by sahara.78
Hi everyone .I don't from where to start. I came to uk February 2011 as family member of an eea with family permit i got my RC for 5 year will end in july 2016 me abd my wife (polish)we decide to divorce and we got 1 daughter with british citizenship im from algeria and i work with agency and doing also a volunteering as a teacher . I don't know what will happen next can anyone give me any advixe i will thankful. Waiting for answers. The most important thing is abt my daughter i dont care abt my stay here i dont wana loose her pl zi need help.

Re: eea family member going to divorce

Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 1:50 am
by Obie
Yes you will be able to divorce and possibly retain your right of residence.

What is the reason for your worries in regards to your daughter?

Re: eea family member going to divorce

Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 11:58 am
by sahara.78
I just slcare that she will back to poland with her :-(
What gonaa happen when my 5 year residency expire?

Re: eea family member going to divorce

Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 12:15 pm
by Obie
You will need to apply for a retained right of residence.

Re: eea family member going to divorce

Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 2:20 pm
by sahara.78
Will need some evidence and files?

Re: eea family member going to divorce

Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 6:01 pm
by Obie
You will need a lot of evidence, but the divorce will be first, and arrangement for child after divorce, will be the first matter to resolve.