Separated from husband

[DavidT]

A Thai friend of my wife came to the UK on a spouse visa and last year was granted flr(m). She has now separated from her husband (not divorced) and they have a child together.

She phoned the Home Office to tell them of her separation and they told her she would have to apply for another visa and told her to contact a lawyer. Does anybody know which type of visa she would have to apply for ?.

I believe she is also struggling financially - her husband only gives her £200 per month which includes £82 for child benefit. She works 2 days per week at KFC and 3 nights per week in a Thai restaurant. Would she be entitled to claim Child Tax Credit ?

David

[Casa]

She should apply for FLR(FP) parent route.
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... t_2015.pdf

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... _05-16.pdf

Unlikely that she will qualify for Child Tax Credits as these can only be claimed as a couple in joint names. She has no recourse to Public funds and so unable to claim on her own.

[DavidT]

Thank you Casa - I will pass on your answers.

[Casa]

It may be wise for her to speak to her local CAB for advice on child support and maintenance from her estranged husband.

[Petaltop]

She should speak to Child Maintenance Options on their freephone number
http://www.cmoptions.org/

The UK government also recommend this on their CSA page.

Talk to Child Maintenance Options to get impartial information.
https://www.gov.uk/child-maintenance/overview

The father has to pay at least a set amount, based on his wages and any other children he has to pay towards. At the moment, he is only paying £27 a week towards this child's keep. They will be able to tell her what he should be paying and give her advice.