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Welcome to the Mondaq Family and Matrimonial homepage, here you will find thought leadership articles, podcasts, videos and webinars providing insights covering topics such as Divorce, Family Law, Wills and Estate Planning.

Bride Price In Nigeria: Legal Framework On Refund Practices And Emerging Feminist Critiques

Bride price, a cornerstone of Nigerian customary marriages, symbolises cultural unity and validates unions across ethnic groups.

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The 50/50 Myth: Unpacking Settlement Of Properties In Nigerian Matrimonial Causes

The dissolution of marriage often presents not only emotional and psychological challenges but also significant legal and financial complexities.

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Customary Marriage And Divorce Procedure In Nigeria – Quick Overview

Customary marriage and divorce in Nigeria are integral aspects of the nation's social fabric, reflecting the traditions, values, and practices of its diverse ethnic groups.

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Resolution Law Firm

The Who's Who In Divorces

The legal jargon used by legal practitioners is often confusing, used out of context or simply not understood. With the increasing number of marriages that end in divorce...

South Africa Family

AA

Adams & Adams

Parental Alienation And The Child's Best Interests

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Recovering Long-Overdue Maintenance: Using Sections 26 & 28 Of The Maintenance Act

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Understanding Adoption Law In Nigeria: A Guide

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Don't Let Your Business Get Caught In The Crossfire

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Must A Surviving Parent Prove Their Financial Means To Claim Maintenance From A Deceased Estate?

South Africa Family

F

Fasken

Are Muslim Marriages Recognised In Terms Of South African Law?

South Africa Family

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Challenging A Grant Of Probate When The Person Concerned Is "Very Much Alive"

ML

Mortlake Law & Mediation

HC v CC: Another Step To Achieve Gender Equity In Divorce Matters

South Africa Family

F

Fasken

Poetic Justice: Rhyme And Reason

South Africa Family

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Divorce And Wills: The 3-Month Countdown You Cannot Ignore

South Africa Family

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

The Role Of A Company Secretary In Ensuring Regulatory Compliance For A Company In Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

The Nigerian Tax Reform Acts, 2025: An In-Depth Guide For Businesses, Investors, And Taxpayers

PA

PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors

Tariffs, Trade And Trump: Is Kenya Prepared For The 9 July Deadline?

Kenya International

AK

Anjarwalla & Khanna

Recapitalization Of Nigerian Banks Through Rights Issues And Public Offering: Challenges And Prospects

Nigeria Finance

A

Alliance Law Firm

Webinar: Evolving Global Investigations Landscape: Risk Management And Response Strategies For International Businesses In Africa

Worldwide Litigation

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

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Family Law

Bride Price In Nigeria: Legal Framework On Refund Practices And Emerging Feminist Critiques

Bride price, a cornerstone of Nigerian customary marriages, symbolises cultural unity and validates unions across ethnic groups.

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The 50/50 Myth: Unpacking Settlement Of Properties In Nigerian Matrimonial Causes

The dissolution of marriage often presents not only emotional and psychological challenges but also significant legal and financial complexities.

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Customary Marriage And Divorce Procedure In Nigeria – Quick Overview

Customary marriage and divorce in Nigeria are integral aspects of the nation's social fabric, reflecting the traditions, values, and practices of its diverse ethnic groups.

R

Resolution Law Firm

The Who's Who In Divorces

South Africa Family

AA

Adams & Adams

Parental Alienation And The Child's Best Interests

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Recovering Long-Overdue Maintenance: Using Sections 26 & 28 Of The Maintenance Act

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Understanding Adoption Law In Nigeria: A Guide

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Don't Let Your Business Get Caught In The Crossfire

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Must A Surviving Parent Prove Their Financial Means To Claim Maintenance From A Deceased Estate?

South Africa Family

F

Fasken

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

Understanding Adoption Law In Nigeria: A Guide

The family is universally recognised as the foundational unit of society, and efforts to address social challenges often begin at this level.

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Structure & Strategies For Preserving Generational Wealth

For many of us, the hustle to build wealth is familiar. We work tirelessly to create businesses, make investments, purchase property, and land the big paychecks.

Nigeria Wealth Mgt

Acuity Partners

Must A Surviving Parent Prove Their Financial Means To Claim Maintenance From A Deceased Estate?

On 7 June 2024, the Pretoria High Court handed down a judgment in the case of LL v AM and Others. The court dismissed an exception raised by the executors of a deceased estate ("the Defendants")...

South Africa Family

F

Fasken

Transferring Immovable Property From A Deceased Estate: Understanding The Process

South Africa Real Estate

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Challenging A Grant Of Probate When The Person Concerned Is "Very Much Alive"

ML

Mortlake Law & Mediation

Women's Inheritance Rights Under The Constitution: The Case Of Ukeje V. Ukeje And Matters Arising

Nigeria Government

A

Alliance Law Firm

Land Registration & Security Of Title In Nigeria | Step-by-Step Guide To Land Acquisition & Title Perfection

Nigeria Real Estate

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Divorce And Wills: The 3-Month Countdown You Cannot Ignore

South Africa Family

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Mandatory Registration Of Guardians Appointed Under A Will Or By Deed

AK

Anjarwalla & Khanna

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Divorce

Bride Price In Nigeria: Legal Framework On Refund Practices And Emerging Feminist Critiques

Bride price, a cornerstone of Nigerian customary marriages, symbolises cultural unity and validates unions across ethnic groups.

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The 50/50 Myth: Unpacking Settlement Of Properties In Nigerian Matrimonial Causes

The dissolution of marriage often presents not only emotional and psychological challenges but also significant legal and financial complexities.

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Customary Marriage And Divorce Procedure In Nigeria – Quick Overview

Customary marriage and divorce in Nigeria are integral aspects of the nation's social fabric, reflecting the traditions, values, and practices of its diverse ethnic groups.

R

Resolution Law Firm

The Who's Who In Divorces

South Africa Family

AA

Adams & Adams

Recovering Long-Overdue Maintenance: Using Sections 26 & 28 Of The Maintenance Act

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Don't Let Your Business Get Caught In The Crossfire

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

HC v CC: Another Step To Achieve Gender Equity In Divorce Matters

South Africa Family

F

Fasken

Poetic Justice: Rhyme And Reason

South Africa Family

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Divorce And Wills: The 3-Month Countdown You Cannot Ignore

South Africa Family

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

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Latest Videos

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Adoption Process In Nigeria By Olisa Agbakoba Legal OAL (Video)

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Women Married Under Customary Law Finally Have Equal Rights During Divorce (Video)

AA

Adams & Adams

Wills Writing In Zimbabwe (Video)

ZC

Zenas Chambers, ChimwaMurombe Legal Practice

Let's Talk E28: Parenting Plans 101 (Video)

SI

SchoemanLaw Inc.

Family Law – A Growing Practice Area (Video Content)

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TripleOKLaw

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