Really it is a mess. I just came off the phone to my girlfriend.
As a background, her husband left her 3 years ago - to another woman. In February, he stated that his cousin was pregnant, and he wanted to register the baby in his name - and he wanted my girlfriend to place her name as the mother. She refused. Her ex-husband apparently has an over powering mother that wants to take care of the baby. Also, the ex-husband is unable to father a child.
However, she has recently discovered that they used her name in registering the child. So the parents are my girlfriend and her ex-husband. The child was registered on February 23rd.
My girlfriend went to the midwife today - and obtained the birthcertificate. The names there are her exhusband and her. However, there are no signatures. My girlfriend pointed out to the midwife that there is a big error - and that the child is not her's and she never consented to the registration or use of her name.
I am mad because they misuse her name. They have done many things to her, killed her self confidence - and now this.
As I say, I want to start filing for an annulment, because I want to be with my girlfriend (apologies for the anonymity). But, with the recent (illegal) registration of a child in the name of her and her ex - will this now be impossible?
I have asked her to find a lawyer that will help - not only in annulment, but in clearing this misuse of her name.
I am just wondering how the current situation could possibly affect any annulment and subsequent visa applications? If anyone can give advice or warnings for this, I would be grateful. If you have some good news then I would love that too!!! I just want to get her to the UK, and I want to give her a happier lifetime.
Thanks a lot guys and gals for replying to me. I am just worried that this will jeopardise our future plans.
Thanks
Ady
