Tag: Matrimonial Causes Act
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Can You File for Divorce When Your Marriage Is Less Than Two Years Old in Nigeria?
Can you file for divorce in Nigeria before your marriage is two years old? The Matrimonial Causes Act generally restricts divorce proceedings within the first two years of marriage, but important exceptions apply. Find out when leave of court is required, when it is not, and what qualifies as exceptional hardship or exceptional depravity.
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Do Both Parties Have to Sign Divorce Papers in Nigeria?
Do both parties have to sign divorce papers in Nigeria? No. Under Nigerian law, a statutory marriage is not dissolved simply because both spouses sign an agreement or consent to the divorce. Divorce proceedings are commenced by filing a petition before the court, and only a competent court can grant a decree dissolving the marriage.
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Steps to File for Divorce in Nigeria
How do you file for divorce in Nigeria? This article explains the legal process under the Matrimonial Causes Act, including grounds for divorce, court procedures, and the steps from filing a petition to obtaining a decree absolute.
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A Look at Divorce Proceedings in Olaniyan v. Olaniyan: Testimony, Evidence, and Grounds for Dissolution
Divorce proceedings in Nigeria involve specific statutory requirements, including proof that a marriage has broken down irretrievably. Learn whether a petitioner must personally testify and the evidence required to support a petition for dissolution of marriage.
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Proving Desertion in Matrimonial Cases
Desertion is more than spouses living apart. Nigerian matrimonial law requires proof of specific elements before desertion can be relied upon in a petition for dissolution of marriage.