Category Archives: Legal Fundamentals

Divorce Process in Nigeria: A Full Guide

Once a marriage hits the rocks, divorce is imminent. When the marriage relationship is beyond saving, partners begin to worry about the process of obtaining a divorce. It is not all doom as some people make it sound. This article examines the divorce process in Nigeria. It is a full guide that every couple seeking […]

Co-Parenting After Divorce: A Comprehensive Guide

Divorce can be a challenging and emotional process, especially when children are involved. While the breakup of a marriage is hard, it doesn’t have to mean the breakdown of a family. Co-parenting offers a way for parents to continue raising their children together, despite living apart. In Nigeria, where family ties and traditions run deep, […]

Statutory Marriage in Nigeria: All You Need To Know

Marriage is a legally or culturally recognized and acceptable union of persons as spouses, establishing the rights and obligations between them and their children.  Marriage can also be called matrimony or wedlock in a culturally or legally recognized union. The most common form of marriage is that of a man and a woman to be […]

What’s The Difference Between Customary and Statutory Marriage: 12 Major Differences You Should Know

man and woman in a statutory wedding attire

Marriage has always been an important aspect of every culture. In most of them, it is a union of a man and a woman. In other cultures, there’s a variation that involves more than one woman, or more than one man.  In some countries, the laws dictate how many persons are involved. If you’re planning […]