X4.10 Evidential requirements for partners and children

X4.10.1 Evidence of circumstances in which partner may apply in their own right

Evidence of the circumstances in which the partner of a principal applicant may apply for an RRV in their own right may include but is not limited to original or certified copies of the following:

• the death certificate of the principal applicant, or
• the final decree of divorce from the principal applicant, or
• a non-molestation order against the principal applicant, or
• evidence that the principal applicant has been convicted of an offence against the person of the partner or of a dependent child, or
• evidence of separation (only if X4.5.1(b) above applies).

X4.10.5 Evidence of legal custody of dependent children

Dependent children who wish to have their application for an RRV considered on the basis of a partner's eligibility must provide evidence that the partner has legal custody of them.

X4.10.10 Evidence that non-dependent children are living with partner at time of applying

Non-dependent children who wish to have their application for an RRV considered on the basis of a partner's eligibility must provide evidence that they are living with the partner at the time the application is made.

Effective 29/09/2003