Lawyer Shares How Wives Who Still Bear Father’s Surname Can Apply For Family Visa With Husband
- A Nigerian lawyer said that bearing your father’s surname as a wife won’t stop your family visa with your husband.
- She shared how such a woman can apply alongside their husband and children, despite still using her father's surname
- Her viral post sparked mixed reactions, as netizens shared their observations about what she said
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A Nigerian lawyer, Confidence Aribibia, said that if women still used their father’s surname after marriage, it wouldn’t affect their family visa.
She noted that many women asked if they could still apply for a family visa while bearing their father’s name.
Source: Facebook
On her Facebook page, she said that it would not hinder their family visa because the marriage certificate showed that they were married, and the children’s birth certificate would show that she was their mother.
The lawyer said in her post:
“Married but still using your father’s name? It won’t stop your family visa. Many women ask: “If I didn’t change to my husband’s surname, can I still apply for a family visa with him and our children?”
“The law is clear your maiden name is still valid, and it does not disqualify you. What immigration cares about is proof of relationship, not the surname on your passport. Your marriage certificate proves you’re legally married. Your children’s birth certificates prove you’re their mother. Your passport shows you are the same person.
“For Example, If Mrs. Ifeoma Okeke (by marriage) still bears Ifeoma Nwankwo on her passport, she can travel with her husband and kids. All she needs to do is present the marriage certificate to link the names. The only problem comes when documents are inconsistent e.g., passport says Nwankwo, bank account says Okeke. That may cause delays.
“If you want to keep your maiden name, it’s fine just be consistent across your documents. If you want to take your husband’s name, follow due process (affidavit + newspaper publication + update your IDs). Bottom line. Your surname does not block your family visa. What matters is proving you are one family.”
Source: Facebook
Reactions as lawyer speaks on family visa
Samuel Igbowu said:
"Always love your submissions on legal matters."
Thomas Udosco Innocent
"Since you valued your father's surname more than your husband name. You should have remained single and continue to answer your father's name. Those VIP married wowen who changed their surname to their husbands name are Not fools."
Thomas Udosco Innocent said:
"A wise married wowen must change her surname to her husband name. World class governor wife, President wife has changed their surname to their husbands name."
In related stories, a lawyer shares how women can get a share of their husband's property, while another female lawyer explained why a couple can't get 50-50 property sharing during divorce.
Lawyer speaks on couple's joint property ownership
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Barrister Confidence explained why couples should not use Mr/Mrs. on the document of a property they bought together.
She listed three correct ways a couple can write their names to show joint ownership and represent the wife's interest.
Many who came across her post shared their thoughts, and some appreciated her for the legal advice.
Source: Legit.ng
