I will try to keep this brief but accurate. I have a court date on the 27th July 2018 for a contact order to see my daughter (EEA national) I applied for legal aid and so far things are good, as I have a solicitor who will represent me. My ex wife and I were married for longer than 3 years and lived together for more than a year in the UK.
I am in South Africa and the area I am staying in is really dangerous. I'm struggling to find work but can borrow money from family and friends, if I should be successful with my visa application, to return to the UK. My question is: can I apply for my family permit, before I hear the outcome of the court case? I have my ex wife copy of her ID, copy of her current address (utility bill) with her name on it and our marriage certificate and daughter birth certificate.
Will these documents be enough to apply for family permit, as a retained right of residence? I can maybe add the documentation of the court order date, this is to see my daughter again or have access to her again. I have not seen my daughter since she was 3 years old and her mom does not want to assist me with family permit application. My daughter is 11 years old now
Any feedback / advice would be much appreciated.
Thank you