Tag: Matrimonial Causes
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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.