Understanding the Divorce Process in Nigeria
A divorce petition is a formal legal document initiated by one spouse to dissolve a marriage. In Nigeria, the primary legislation governing divorce proceedings is the Matrimonial Causes Act of 2004. This Act outlines the grounds for divorce, the procedures involved, and the rights and responsibilities of the parties involved. Key Parties Involved in a […]
IKE v. IKE & ANOR (2018) LPELR-44782 (CA) [free case law summary]
ISSUE: MATRIMONIAL PROCEEDING(S) : *Whether failure to produce a marriage certificate in a matrimonial proceeding affects the jurisdiction of the Court* PRINCIPLE: “I shall however begin this discourse with the issue of jurisdiction as raised by the Appellant as issue No. 5 while issues 1- 4 will be argued together. On this issue learned counsel […]