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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.

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.

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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

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.

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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

In its opening line, Deputy Master Linwood noted, "This is an unusual probate claim in that the deceased says she is very much alive".

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Mortlake Law & Mediation

Inheritance Rights Of Women In Nigeria | Legal Framework & Cultural Perspectives

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The Trusted Advisors

Adoption In Nigeria; The Legal Procedure And Requirements

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

The Legality Of Surrogacy Practice In Nigeria

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Procedure For Dissolution Of Marriage Under Customary Law

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Tope Adebayo LP

Void Marriages In Nigeria: A Legal Perspective

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Ebelechukwu Law Firm

The Legal Status Of Church Marriages In Nigeria

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Ebelechukwu Law Firm

Divorce Without Marriage Certificate: An Overview

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Ebelechukwu Law Firm

Surrogacy Bill 2024: Nigeria's Bold Step Toward Regulating A Complex Frontier

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Can Child Custody And Maintenance Orders Be Modified In Nigeria?

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Ebelechukwu Law Firm

Child Custody In Nigeria: How Courts Decide

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Ebelechukwu Law Firm

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

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PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors

Court Of Appeal Affirms Banks' Right To Restrict Accounts Without Court Order

Nigeria Finance

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Duale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe

Trump's 3.5% Tax On Remittances – Some Product Considerations

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Balogun Harold

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

Worldwide Litigation

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Stren & Blan Partners

Regulatory Update: Corporate Affairs Commission Issues New Schedule Of Fees

Nigeria Commercial

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Famsville Solicitors

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Family Law

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

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)

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

Nigeria Government

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Alliance Law Firm

Inheritance Rights Of Women In Nigeria | Legal Framework & Cultural Perspectives

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The Trusted Advisors

The Legality Of Surrogacy Practice In Nigeria

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Adoption In Nigeria; The Legal Procedure And Requirements

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Procedure For Dissolution Of Marriage Under Customary Law

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Divorce Without Marriage Certificate: An Overview

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Ebelechukwu Law Firm

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Divorce

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

Procedure For Dissolution Of Marriage Under Customary Law

The process for dissolution of a marriage in Nigeria depends on whether the couple entered into a statutory marriage or a traditional marriage. Customary marriages are dissolved in line with the customs...

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Tope Adebayo LP

Divorce Without Marriage Certificate: An Overview

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Ebelechukwu Law Firm

Adultery And Divorce In Nigeria: Legal Strategies For Proving Cases

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Ebelechukwu Law Firm

Entitlement To Maintenance Under Nigeria's Matrimonial Causes Act

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Ebelechukwu Law Firm

Procedure For Child Custody In Nigeria

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Resolution Law Firm

Barriers To Divorce In Nigeria

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Ebelechukwu Law Firm

Grounds For Divorce In Statutory Marriages In Nigeria

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Ebelechukwu Law Firm

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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.

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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

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

In its opening line, Deputy Master Linwood noted, "This is an unusual probate claim in that the deceased says she is very much alive".

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Mortlake Law & Mediation

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

Nigeria Government

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Alliance Law Firm

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

Nigeria Real Estate

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The Trusted Advisors

Inheritance Rights Of Women In Nigeria | Legal Framework & Cultural Perspectives

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The Trusted Advisors

Implementing Family Governance - Estate Planning: Use The Holidays

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KPMG Nigeria

Letters Of Administration In Nigeria: Everything You Should Know

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The Trusted Advisors

How Probate Works In Nigeria: A Definitive Guide

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The Trusted Advisors

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Latest Videos

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

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Estate Planning (Video)

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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