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Egypt
Sadany & Khalifa Law Firm
Are you searching for professional legal assistance to navigate through complex family law issues in Egypt?
Ghana
Legalstone Solicitors
The dissolution of an ordinance marriage in Ghana falls under the governance of the Matrimonial Causes Act, 1971 (Act 367) and the Marriages Act, 1884-1985.
Legalstone Solicitors
In Ghana, the annulment of marriage is a legal process deeply rooted in the Matrimonial Causes Act, 1971 (Act 367), and the Marriages Act, 1884-1985, CAP 127.
Legalstone Solicitors
The Matrimonial Causes Act, 1971 (Act 367), governs the current law on divorce in Ghana.
Nigeria
Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
Controversies surrounding statutory marriages, commonly known as court marriages have led to misconceptions and uncertainties in society.
Bimak Associates
Divorce is a legal and emotional process that dissolves the marital union between two individuals. In Nigeria, as in many other countries, divorce is regulated by laws that outline the grounds for divorce and the procedures to follow.
Aekley Solicitors
Divorce is a legal process for severance of marital ties and the dissolution of marital union. In Nigeria, the process for divorce involves some specific procedures that must be followed depending...
S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.
The Matrimonial Causes Act (MCA) provides for both spousal and child(ren) support, also known as a maintenance order.
South Africa
Adams & Adams
On 4 December 2023, the Pretoria High Court will determine whether Section 10(2) of the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act is unconstitutional and should be referred to the Constitutional Court.
Adams & Adams
The Constitutional Court of South Africa passed a landmark ruling on 10 October 2023, effectively changing the Divorce Act. Simply put, individuals married out of community of property without accrual...
Barnard Inc.
On 10 October 2023, the Constitutional Court of South Africa delivered groundbreaking judgments in two separate but interconnected cases, both challenging the constitutionality of Section...
Adams & Adams
On 10 October 2023 the Constitutional Court of South Africa confirmed the Pretoria High Court Order. It was declared that Section 7(3)(a) of the Divorce Act is inconsistent with the constitution...
Barnard Inc.
The role of the Family Advocate is to take the best interests of the minor children/child into consideration and to promote these interests in order to make a decision regarding their care, contact...
United Arab Emirates
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
Divorce is a complex and emotionally charged process, made even more challenging when children are involved.
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
Amendments in UAE's personal law status will make it easier for mothers in divorce cases to make decisions about their children's schooling...
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
In the UAE, non-Muslims have a specific legal framework to follow when it comes to marriage, divorce, and inheritance. Two significant laws govern these matters: Federal Decree-Law No. 41/2022
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
In the UAE, Muslim family matters are regulated by Federal Law No. 28/2005 on the Personal Status Code, and it is significant to understand the legal provisions that protect the rights of wives and children...
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
Passport issuance laws in the UAE play an essential role in safeguarding the rights and interests of children, particularly in cases of custody disputes and parental consent...
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
On 7th November 2021, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi issued a specific law for the first time to accommodate personal status matters for non-Muslims. The law was given Number 14 of the year 2021...
Zenas Chambers, ChimwaMurombe Legal Practice
An emotional investment is usually one of the most sensitive and socially divisive relationship when its key pillar of TRUST is abused.
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