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Re-echoing The Decision In Effiong Omon v Rosemary Effiong [2004] 13 NWLR (Pt. 889) 45 On The Impropriety Of Employing Motion Ex parte As A Mode Of Commencement Of Civil Suits.

A Letter of Administration is a legal document issued by the Probate Registry to empower an individual, usually a family member to manage, dispose, or administer the estate...

The present Nigerian criminal justice system is part of Nigeria's inheritance from colonial Britain. In fairness, it served the colonial power rather well.

Separation and divorce are two terms that are often confused. While both involve couples living apart, the legal implications of each are different.

Divorce and child custody lawsuits can be incredibly challenging, especially when dealing with a sociopathic or narcissistic partner.

Surrogacy offers a ray of hope for many individuals who desire to become parents, but face obstacles such as infertility, as well as for those who, due to medical or personal reasons, are unable to carry a pregnancy to term.

There is a general misconception that the courts would only grant custody of an underage child to the mother in child custody cases or dissolution of marriage cases

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.

In many instances, individuals are of the mistaken belief that couples who have undergone judicial separation for an extended period revert to the status of being legally single...

The subject of surrogacy is a unique one and most countries do not have a uniform legal stand on the concept.

Navigating the process of divorce can be difficult, especially when it comes to the legal documentation required. One common question that arises is: Can you file for divorce without a marriage certificate in Nigeria?

We live in an age where everything is personalised from what we eat to what we watch yet when it comes to raising children, many parents still follow a one-size-fits-all script.

The institution of marriage is a fundamental aspect of Nigerian society, and it is crucial to make sure that the rights and obligations of both husbands and wives are effectively safeguarded.

The Nigerian Surrogacy Bill 2024 (the Bill) scaled second reading in the House of Representatives in October 2024.

Technology now offers respite to couples who need assistance in forming families. Among the options available to people who are desirous of having children but are unable to for one reason or the other ...

Lately, I've been thinking about how early our relationship with money really begins.

Are you caught in the emotional struggle of a child custody dispute in Nigeria? Every year, countless parents face this challenging situation in courtrooms across Nigeria.

Few things are as devastating as discovering, after many years, that what you believed to be a valid union is nothing more than a void marriage.