Notary Public statement in separation proceedings

[haradoka]

It is possible that I will have to separate with my partner. We are not married, but some time ago she made a statement to a Notary Public (of which I have the original hard copy) that we have a long-term common law relationship. She is the "earner" in our family and I am financially dependent upon her. Can anyone tell me whether the statement will count in any "divorce" proceedings that might take place? Thanks.

[leclerc]

Re: Notary Public statement in separation proceedings

What did the statement say and for what purpose was it made?

[haradoka]

Re: Notary Public statement in separation proceedings

Without going into specifics, her statement was to the effect of declaring our long-term common law relationship (of 18 years at the time), the fact that we had children, that we shared a household, had a joint bank account and shared household expenses. It was made in support of my application for a Long Term Social Visitors Pass in Singapore, when we were planning to move there some years ago as a result of a work position that my partner had accepted. Because we were not married, we needed some kind of proof that we actually were a family.