In Part 2 of this conversation, Sarah Uwadiae and family lawyer Lucy Diale Mewanu go deeper into the real-life consequences of separation in immigrant families, with a special focus on spousal sponsorship and the myths that keep many women feeling trapped.

Lucy shares powerful case examples where partners left without warning, moved provinces, or started new relationships while still legally married, leaving the other spouse to navigate custody, finances, and immigration fears alone. She explains what actually happens legally when someone “just leaves,” how courts respond, and why waiting in silence can make situations harder to resolve.

A major focus of this episode is spousal sponsorship. Lucy breaks down common misconceptions, clarifies what sponsored spouses can and cannot lose if a relationship ends, and explains the sponsor’s fi ...