Nigeria: Divorce

A landmark Indian Supreme Court ruling on alimony has reignited debate about whether education and earning capacity should disqualify spouses from claiming maintenance after divorce. Nigerian law under the Matrimonial Causes Act takes a nuanced approach, weighing means, earning capacity, and conduct rather than applying automatic rules based on professional qualifications or employment status.

The Dr. Tosin Ajayi estate case reveals a critical legal distinction that affects inheritance rights in Nigeria: separation does not legally end a marriage. After 35 years apart, the Lagos State High Court ruled that Dr. Ajayi's first wife remained his sole lawful widow, demonstrating how marital status determines who controls estates, inherits assets, and manages business interests. This landmark case exposes the costly consequences of assuming that time and distance can dissolve a marriage without formal

For business owners and professionals in Nigeria, divorce can disrupt boardrooms, hinder decision-making, and drain finances through prolonged court battles. What if there was a way to navigate separation that prioritizes structure over blame, protects your reputation and assets...

Adultery and divorce in Nigeria has serious legal consequences in marital disputes. Adultery is not only a criminal offense under the Penal Code which is applicable to Northern Nigeria...

When marriages end by way of divorce or when parties are separated, the question of entitlement to maintenance either by way of spousal support or child support often arises.

Child custody in Nigeria is a complex legal issue governed by various laws, including the Child Rights Act, the Child Rights Law of states, the Matrimonial Causes Act, and customary laws.

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.

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...

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...