Having children/sent financial support..can I used this as proof of cohabitation

[totolan1208]

Hi,

Is having children with my partner be considered as a solid proof for cohabitation? I actually send finacial support monthly since my oldest son was born.

appreciate anyone who can respond.

Best regards

 

[scylla]

No - it's not. See answers here:

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/conjugal-partner-or-common-law-t181202.0.html

Proof of cohabitation is something that proves you are physically living at the same address as your partner/spouse. Having children together and sending support payments does not prove you are living together.

 

[Ponga]

As I posted in your other thread, I don't believe so. This would be like a father paying child support and alimony to an ex-wife.

Cohabitation means living together by definition:
co·hab·it (k-hbt)
intr.v. co·hab·it·ed, co·hab·it·ing, co·hab·its
1. To live together in a sexual relationship, especially when not legally married.

It could, however, help prove that the relationship is genuine.

 

[canadianwoman]

It is not proof of cohabitation. Cohabitation means living together.
It can be used as proof that the relationship is genuine; it can also be used to help prove you have a conjugal relationship if you want to try to sponsor your partner as a conjugal partner.