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...
Am I liable for the debt of my wife/husband? Recently we had a member of the public contact us to ask about the laws relating to debts and marriage in Nigeria. She wanted to know whether the fact that she was married meant that she became jointly liable for the debts...
Types of Marriage in Nigeria Broadly speaking there are 2 types of marriage in Nigeria, there is Marriage under the Act and Traditional/Customary marriage. Traditional/Customary marriage is a marriage ceremony that has been conducted in accordance with the customs of...
Pre-nuptial agreements (more popularly known as ‘pre-nups’) are agreements entered into by couples before they formally get married which set out how they will financially arrange their affairs during their marriage, and more importantly how their finances will be...
