[Joppa]

It's usually the parent she normally lives with, but can be the other parent instead. Normally it's best to have as her sponsor the parent who is also the financial sponsor. If you apply together, you only need to complete one Appendix two (but two application forms) and supporting documents can be shared as well.

 

[Joppa]

Yes, I have seen people approved putting forward either the parent they normally live with or their other parent (sometimes even step parent) who is their financial sponsor. Ultimately it doesn't matter as the personal form (VAF4A and its online form) asks no financial questions, which are dealt with in Appendix 2.