Divorce Fees in Nigeria There are no fixed fees for divorce in Nigeria. Getting a divorce is an intensely personal and procedural process, and as such it varies from person to person and situation to situation. So if you are reading this article in order to get a...
Why Every Nigerian Needs a Will A will is a legal document that lets you decide what happens with your estate after you die. Yet, according to a recent survey, about 4 in 5 Nigerians don’t have a will. If you’re among them, you should know that there are many reasons...
Now, this discussion is not about what went wrong, why he/she broke it off, or how you can deal with the heartache. Unfortunately, we at LawPàdí are, not emotional therapists. Rather, it is around what legal rights the ditched partner (apologies for the use of that...
Grounds for Divorce in Nigeria: What the Law Says Divorce in Nigeria can be a difficult topic to talk about. Many people still see it as taboo. But the truth is, not all marriages last forever. For one reason or another, some couples reach a point where...
Divorce within first 2 years of marriage in Nigeria Under the Matrimonial Causes Act in Nigeria, a husband or wife in a marriage can only request for a divorce from the courts after they have been married for at least 2 years. The reason for this 2-year rule (as it...
Making a Will in Nigeria Ask the average Nigerian if they have made a Will, and they will most likely get upset and accuse you of having negative thoughts towards them. This is the case in a lot of societies where thinking of making a Will forces people to think about...
