Common law application. Help please...

[Zouk Princesse]

I think you took herewecome's comment completely the wrong way.

Herewecome was just pointing out a contradiction he/she saw - not judging you. It's helpful for you when people here point out contradictions (or possible "red flags" as we call them) since if someone here sees the contradiction, it's quite possible the visa officer assessing your file will see the same contradiction as well. Being aware of these things will give you the opportunity to properly explain them in the application package before you send it in - and will increase your chances of fast/smooth application processing.

Without your explanation, herewecome is right - this does look like a big contradiction. With your explanation - the situation makes much more sense. So again, be thankful when people here point out these red flags - because it helps you to understand what information to include in your application. They aren't judging you - they are simply telling you how a situation might be percieved by a visa officer. Hearing the honest truth can only help you to put together a stronger application. Far better to have the red flags pointed out now - than in an interivew with the visa officer when you're caught off guard. Pointing out these types of thing is how we help each other here. Hope this makes sense.

Scylla beat me to it, and said it much more nicely than I would have.

OP, you do realize that the entire application process is about a stranger judging, yes judging your relationship right? The burden of proof is entirely on you, and if you present an already complicated case without covering every single one of your bases, you will surely fail. Instead of picking fights with people who are going out of their way to help you, you would do well to learn from those who have gone through the process and heed their advice. If something looks sketchy to the forum, it will undoubtedly look sketchy to a VO.

 

[herewecome]

Thank you scylla and Zouk Princesse