Tag: Matrimonial Proceedings
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Marital Property and Joint Ownership in Nigerian Matrimonial Proceedings
Nigerian courts consider various legal principles when determining rights to marital property and questions of joint ownership during matrimonial proceedings.
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Adoption of Terms of Settlement in Dissolution of Marriage Cases: What You Should Know
Although parties may agree on ancillary matters such as custody, maintenance and property, the dissolution of a statutory marriage must satisfy the requirements of Nigerian law and cannot simply be based on an agreement to divorce.