Many couples in Nigeria choose to celebrate their marriages in church, but the pertinent question is: what is the legal status of church marriages? The legal recognition of a marriage celebrated in the church primarily depends on whether the church is a licensed place of worship.

In Nigeria, marriages can be classified as statutory or customary/Islamic marriage. Customary marriages are marriages contracted in accordance with the dictates of the native laws and customs. Customary

During the recent late Mohbad saga, many called for a Deoxyribonucleic Acid test (DNA test) to confirm if the child is truly the son of the father.

Court orders and judgments are generally considered final, subject only to appeal to higher courts or could be set aside in a few circumstances permitted by the law

Are you considering a legal separation from your spouse in Nigeria? Whether you are in a statutory marriage or a customary law marriage, understanding the grounds for legal separation, otherwise known as judicial separation is very important.

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

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.

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?

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.

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.

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...

Frustration and dejection are the feelings that best describe the marital woes faced by Florence. ‘Divorce is the only way out of this', she lamented. Yet, her greatest fear is her lack of understanding...