Jenifer is separated from Mark and their marriage has broken down, but they are not divorced. Jennifer has lived with Fawad for 24 consecutive months as her common law partner. Can Fawad sponsor Jennifer as his common law partner? Select one: Yes. Persons who are married to third parties may be considered common-law partners provided their marriage has broken down and they have cohabited in a conjugal relationship with the common-law partner for at least two years. Yes. Persons who are married to third parties may be considered common-law partners provided their marriage has broken down and they have cohabited in a conjugal relationship with the common-law partner for at least one year. No, because Jennifer is not divorced. Fawad can only sponsor when she is divorced with Mark. No. Persons who are married to third parties cannot be considered common-law partners even if their marriage has broken down and they have cohabited in a conjugal relationship with the common-law partner