How to Secure Child Support and Maintenance in Nigeria
Discover how to secure child support and maintenance in Nigeria, including court procedures, parental duties, and help from Chaman Law Firm.
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Customary vs Statutory Marriage in Nigeria
Understand the key differences between Customary vs Statutory Marriage in Nigeria, including legal recognition, rights, and obligations.
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Rights of Children Born Outside Wedlock in Nigeria
Learn about inheritance rights of children born outside wedlock in Nigeria with Chaman Law Firm’s trusted legal for parents
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How to File for Child Custody in Nigeria
Introduction Child custody disputes can be among the most challenging and emotionally charged aspects of family law. In Nigeria, understanding how to navigate the child custody process is crucial for parents seeking to
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Overview of Family Law in Nigeria
Introduction Family law in Nigeria is a broad area of legal practice that encompasses various aspects of familial relationships, including marriage, divorce, child custody, maintenance, and inheritance. It plays a vita
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Annulment of Marriage Under Nigerian Law
Introduction ANNULMENT OF MARRIAGE UNDER THE NIGERIAN LAW An annulment of marriage is a procedure used in Nigeria where a party to a Statutory marriage tries to entirely void the union on the grounds that it is void or
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Overview of Statutory Marriage in Nigeria
Overview of Statutory Marriage in Nigeria, Marriage can be defined as a legally and socially sanctioned union between a man
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Communal Land and Family Land in Nigeria
Basically, communal land is land that is collectively own by member of a particular community, but family land is owe by member of a family.
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Read MoreHow Valid Is a Foreign Marriage Under Nigerian Law?
HOW VALID IS FOREIGN MARRIAGE UNDER THE NIGERIAN LAW, The customary procedure among Nigerians who reside abroad has been to..
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Where Marriage Under the Act Can Be Conducted in Nigeria
Find out where marriage under the Act can be conducted in Nigeria, including legal venues and requirements for a valid marriage ceremony.
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Grounds for Dissolution of Marriage Under Nigerian Law
Explore the grounds for Dissolution of Marriage Under the Nigeria Law, including legal reasons, court processes, and rights of the parties involved.
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Legalisation and Authentication of Marriage Certificates in Nigeria
OUR STORY Quality, not quantity We have made quality our habit. It’s not something that we just strive for – we live by this principle every day. LEGALISATION/AUTHENTICATION OF MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE IN NIGERIA Authentic
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Sharing of Property After Divorce in Nigeria
Sharing Of Property After Divorce In Nigeria The court in determining the extent of the property to be settled, it would consider the circumstances of the case including the fortune of the parties and their responsibil
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Child Support and Maintenance Payment
Child Support And Maintenance-Payment Child support and maintenance payments are crucial aspects of family law, often arising in cases of divorce, separation, or disputes...
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Family Courts and Specialized Tribunals in Nigeria
Family Courts And Specialized Tribunals 2 Civil society and legal practitioners also have a crucial role to play. Legal aid services must be expanded to ensure that the indigent...
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Read MoreDomestic Violence as a Ground for Dissolution of Marriage in Nigeria
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: GROUND FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE AND ITS CRIMINAL IMPLICATIONS INTRODUCTION: The divorce laws and the process of divorce in Nigeria are topical issues for any person contemplating a divorce in Nige
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How to Conduct a Statutory Marriage in Nigeria
Marriage can be defined as a legally and socially sanctioned union between a man and a woman, that is regulated by laws, rules, customs, beliefs, and attitudes that prescribe the rights and duties of the partners and a
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The Role of Family Court in Child Protection in Nigeria
THE ROLE OF FAMILY COURT IN RELATION TO CHILD PROTECTION IN NIGERIA The Family Court is a special court designed to deal with legal problems involving children. The Court emerged for the purposes of hearing and determi
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How to Replace a Lost Marriage Certificate in Nigeria
To replace a lost marriage certificate in Nigeria, follow these general steps: 1. Report the loss: Inform the appropriate authorities about the lost marriage certificate. This may involve visiting the nearest police st
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Family Property and Rights of Individual Family Members in Nigeria
FAMILY PROPERTY AND RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUAL MEMBER IN FAMILY PROPERTY Family property is that property vested in a group of persons i.e family members, which is meant for the use and enjoyment of the family as a whole whi
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