Family and Matrimonial

As the chair of the Elder Law Practice Group, I see a lot of issues that the firm's clients encounter in their personal lives. As we begin the new year, I thought it appropriate to write about the areas of our practice.

Technology has become enmeshed in many aspects of the law. Many documents can now be signed electronically, without the need to circulate legal documents among the parties for signatures...

Whether you have an estate plan in place or are in the process of estate planning or you have procrastinated about estate planning, you may wish to consider the pros and cons of a safe deposit box (also commonly called a safety deposit box) in your estate plan.

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...

There are three types of Marriages as stipulated under the Marriages Act. These are Customary Marriage, Marriage of Mohammedans and Marriage under the Ordinance.

When parents separate, one of the most important decisions they face is how to share decision-making (what used to be known as custody) and parenting time of their children. Many separated parents wonder whether Ontario.

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...

"Divorce Day" marks the busiest day for family lawyers, with many couples choosing to act after the holiday season. The introduction of no-fault divorce in England and Wales, effective from 2022, aims to reduce acrimony. Early legal advice helps manage assets, finances, and child arrangements. The divorce process now takes a minimum of six months, allowing time for resolution before finalizing the divorce.

Divorce is invariably a difficult time for the majority of people. Whilst the no-fault divorce has made the majority of divorces less contentious, the division of marital assets and the access and custody of any children.