Difficult situation

[gerino15]

Hi friends,
I’m in very difficult situation, I have EUFAM and I’m married for 2 years. And the situation between me and my wife is not good. We are thinking both for divorce because is not supportable anymore. I now that I will have problem with immigration but I thinks I don’t have any choice. And worst than that I applied for jobseeker allowance and I didn’t have any reply I think is mean tested. My question is if I separate with my wife can I still benefit for jobseeker allowance? Because I haven’t any other incomes.
Thank you for yours helps

[dublin3]

I don't think so you will have any problem with your immigration status unless your wife reports it to authorities that you are separated..and I am pretty sure if lived together for 3 years you have right to retain residence..I hope someone else will provide you with experienced advice..thanks!

[ca.funke]

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=45470

EDIT: Sorry for just pasting the link at the time, was in a rush... All the best!

[gerino15]

Thank you for your help rebel82, ca.funke
At the moment I’m not thinking about long term residency because I want back to my country in 2 years my question is: if I separate with my wife can I still benefit for jobseeker allowance?
Thanks

[dublin3]

As I told you mate as long as GNIB doesn't find out about status of your marriage you are fine..

[gerino15]

Thank you for your advice rebel82

[Obie]

The Community Welfare Officer would most likely visit your house to check your living conditions, your income and expenditure. You can tell him you are separated and that might be fine. As a married couple, he would want to assess your wife's income too.

Under EU law, you cannot loose your right of resident until the decree absolute has been granted. Therefore you continue to be a family member, so long as your wife is still exercising treaty right, until such a time when the final divorced is issued.

It is in your best interest not to be an excessive burden to the state, especially if your wife is not exercising treaty rights as a Worker or Self-Employed person, as this could potentially jeopardize your residency in future.

[gerino15]

Thank you Obie for you answer that is very helpful for me. How I said I m not really thinking to stay here more than 2 years just I will work and study and back home.