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Property Ownership In Nigeria - Rights Of Married Women

Most customs and traditions in Nigeria do not recognise the rights of married women to own personal properties or lay claims to the properties of their spouses upon their demise or in the event of divorce or separation.

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Tunde & Adisa

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.

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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.

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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

Procedure For Dissolution Of Marriage Under Customary Law

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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

Difference Between Separation And Divorce: Case Law Insights

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Ebelechukwu Law Firm

Grounds For Legal Separation In Nigeria: What You Need To Know

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Ebelechukwu Law Firm

Devolution Of Property And Administration Of Estates In Judicial Separation Cases: A Legal Perspective In Nigeria

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Copyright And The Public Domain In Nigeria: Legal Framework And Challenges

Osuntuyi & Tokan-Lawal Law

Litigating Medical Negligence In Nigeria

Nigeria Litigation

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The Trusted Advisors

Review Of The Lagos State Tenancy And Recovery Of Premises Draft Bill, 2025

Nigeria Real Estate

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Nigeria's Decade Of Gas: NLNG's Long-Term Gas Supply Agreements Signal A Turning Point

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Tope Adebayo LP

AI, Photography, And The Law: Who Owns The Rights To Machine-Generated Images?

Syntegral Legal Practice

The Enforcement Of Pre-Nuptial And Post Nuptial Agreement In Nigeria

In today's society, the dissolution of marriages, whether through divorce or the death of a spouse, frequently presents challenges related to the equitable distribution of assets acquired both before and during the marriage.

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Utilizing Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) To Resolve Matrimonial Disputes

Although all human relationships are prone to disputes at one point or the other, when it comes to matrimonial disputes, a lot is at stake.

Nigeria Litigation

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The Trusted Advisors

Sole Custody Of A Child In Nigeria

The concept of sole custody is significant for parents seeking to make decisions regarding their child's welfare independently and without recourse to the other parent of the child.

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Aekley Solicitors

Demystification Of The Concept Of Statutory Marriage In Nigeria

Controversies surrounding statutory marriages, commonly known as court marriages have led to misconceptions and uncertainties in society.

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Divorce Process And Grounds For Divorce In Nigeria

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Bimak Associates

A Guide On Divorce Procedure In Nigeria

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Aekley Solicitors

Maintenance Orders In Nigeria: Statutory And Judicial Consideration

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Legal Remedies For Domestic Violence In Nigeria

Nigeria Employment

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The Trusted Advisors

Legal Considerations Surrounding The Grant Of Alimony In Nigeria

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The Trusted Advisors

An Overview Of The Process Of Child Adoption In Nigeria

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The Trusted Advisors

All You Need To Know Before Getting A Prenuptial Agreement

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The Trusted Advisors

Understanding The Ground(S) For Dissolving A Marriage Under 2 Years In Nigeria

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The Trusted Advisors

Custody Of Children In Divorce Proceedings: Legal Considerations

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The Trusted Advisors

Child Custody In Nigeria: A Fallout Of Irretrievable Breakdown Of Marriages

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

All You Need To Know Before Getting A Prenuptial Agreement

Given the rate of divorce among public figures, politicians, and celebrities, generally in recent times in Nigeria, the essence and acceptance of prenuptial agreement...

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The Trusted Advisors

Understanding The Ground(S) For Dissolving A Marriage Under 2 Years In Nigeria

POV: Titi got married to Tolu on December 29, 2022, in the ABC International Ministries. The wedding was the talk of the town. Dignitaries were in attendance. Pomp, and pageantry; top notch.

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The Trusted Advisors

Custody Of Children In Divorce Proceedings: Legal Considerations

The Holy Book couldn't have said it better that ‘Children indeed are the gift of God, and happy is a man that has his quiver full of them". One of the most sensitive parts of a divorce proceeding is the custody...

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The Trusted Advisors

Child Custody In Nigeria: A Fallout Of Irretrievable Breakdown Of Marriages

The astronomical rate of matrimonial causes in Nigeria has become worrisome in recent times, a development which constantly leaves the fate of children of such marriages...

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

How To Get A Divorce In Nigeria

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Brief Overview Of Alimony Under The Nigerian Law

The Black's Law Dictionary defines "alimony‟ as an allowance paid by one spouse to another by order of a court for the maintenance of the other spouse while they are separated

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Resolution Law Firm

Procedure For Legalization & Authentication Of Documents In Nigeria

Authentication of documents involves a process of certifying documents in Nigeria.

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Resolution Law Firm

Overview Of Reasons And Ground For Divorce In Nigeria

The Act provides that the court with jurisdiction to hear and determine matrimonial causes is the High Court of any State of the Federation.

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Resolution Law Firm

Divorce Laws And Process Of Divorce In Nigeria

The divorce laws and the process of divorce in Nigeria are topical issues for any person contemplating a divorce in Nigeria.

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Resolution Law Firm

Joint Ownership In Context Of Marriage

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Perchstone & Graeys

Using Trust To Thrust The Veil Of Incorporation: A Review Of Prest v Petrodel Resources Ltd & Others [2013] UKSC 34

Nigeria Commercial

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Perchstone & Graeys

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