lacey21

Hi I have read some stuff on this before but I just wanted to know, my defacto has kids in the UK that he pays for but we are not taking them with us. The ex-wife is a bit resident to the fact her kids have to have a medical. Can we get a stat dec from our solicitors saying that even if the mother dies these children will be looked after in the UK by their Grandparents? They don't want to come with us and have no desire to be there, they have a full life over here.
The eldest one is 16 and the youngest is 11. The oldest is at college and the youngest has just started secondary school.

If yo could give any advice this would be great
cheers
Lace

JAJ

The bottom line is that his children need to do a medical unless you can persuade DIMIA that it's 'unreasonable' for them to do so.

Such a statutory declaration would likely have little impact as circumstances would have changed in a situation where the mother had died.

Even if the children do medicals they can't get a visa unless the mother consents, if she has custody. Either now or later on (certainly not before age 16). Is she aware of this?

Every case like this is different and you really need professional advice. Online forums can't help much with such complexities.

Jeremy

mzsunkizz

My husband had no contact with his ex however immigration insisted that his children from a previous relationship needed medicals. His ex was a no no but eventually the childrens grandmother intervened and arranged the medicals

devonfolk

Hi Lacey i hope you don't mind me pm you.

we are having trouble with hubby's ex and children's meds just wondered how you overcame the situation any advice would be good. we have already sent co stat dec saying that he would not be responsible for them if she died as her mother would have the children (16 + 13) but that is not enough.
many thanks
Anita

JAJ

If you have custody or access rights to the children, then DIMA normally expect you to take them for a medical.

If you have no custody or access rights, then send the proof to your case officer. Normally this should be accepted, if you can provide proof the other partner is refusing permission for the children to have medical (if you have no access rights) then it's even more compelling evidence.

CathnPaul

Hi Devonlink - Lacey wont be back online for a week or two - but she will probably reply at that time. It its urgent then please PM me and I will get in touch with her for you.