INTRODUCTION Understanding how to obtain legal guardianship begins with knowing what legal guardianship means. It is a process whereby the court appoints a guardian on behalf of a minor in place of the parents. A guardian is one who has legal authority and a duty to care for another person due to certain reasons. These […]
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Introduction To How To Obtain Dissolution of Marriage In Nigeria Dissolution of marriage under Nigerian law is governed primarily by the Matrimonial Causes Act (hereinafter referred to as the Act) and the subsidiary Matrimonial Causes Rules. The Act provides the substantive grounds on which a marriage may be dissolved, while the Rules supply the detailed procedure
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INTRODUCTION TO TYPES OF MAINTENANCE Maintenance(Types of Maintenance) under Nigerian family law is often referred to as alimony or spousal support. It is the financial support granted by a court to a spouse or child to ensure their welfare and sustenance. An order of maintenance is a significant relief available under Nigerian family law. The relief
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You may think that divorce process in Nigeria is as simple as both parties signing divorce papers. If you’ve ever watched a Nollywood movie or an American drama, you’ve probably seen the scene: one angry spouse storms into a room, throws a document on the table, and says, “Sign it. I’m done.” The other spouse,
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INTRODUCTION TO MAINTENANCE, RELIEF OR PUNISHMENT The dissolution of marriage as provided under the Matrimonial Causes Act raises the issue of maintenance as the case may be. Section 15(1) of the MCA allows divorce petitions based on a single sole ground which is `irretrievable breakdown’ of the marriage. Nigeria’s Matrimonial Causes Act (MCA) legally governs maintenance to prevent financial destitution after marriage dissolution. The
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INTRODUCTION TO ADULTERY IN MATRIMONIAL CAUSE Adultery is one of those subjects that live at the intersection of morality, emotion, and law. It is as old as marriage itself. It is a betrayal that has been condemned by religion, frowned upon by culture, and, under certain circumstances, punishable by law. Yet, proving adultery in Nigeria
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INTRODUCTION TO GUARDIANSHIP IN NIGERIAN FAMILY Under Nigerian family law, guardianship is a relevant aspect. It is concerned with the welfare, care, custody, control, and management of the person and property of another. The concept of guardianship is anchored on the principle of “the best interest of the child.” Legal guardianship safeguards the child when
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INTRODUCTION TO MAINTENANCE DURING DIVORCE Given the present divorce rate in Nigeria today, it leaves room for legal consequences such as division of assets and debts, Alimony and spousal support, child custody and support as the case may be etc. A petition for divorce, also referred to as dissolution of marriage shall be granted by the court
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INTRODUCTION TO RIGHT TO VISITATION IN NIGERIA When a marriage or relationship breaks down, one of the most sensitive questions that is asked moving forward, is who takes care of the child/children and how the other parent can remain part of their lives. And what the court uses to determine these rights, is simply, what is in the
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INTRODUCTION TO SURROGACY CONTRACT IN NIGERIA Today, many people are turning to surrogacy as a way to have children, especially when natural pregnancy isn’t possible due to health or other reasons. Surrogacy can bring hope to couples and individuals, but it also raises many legal questions, one of which is: If there is a written
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