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Welcome to the Mondaq Family and Matrimonial homepage, here you will find thought leadership articles, podcasts, videos and webinars providing insights covering topics such as Divorce, Family Law, Wills and Estate Planning.

What Black Coffee's Divorce Teaches About Customary Marriages

A recent High Court decision arising from the high-profile Black Coffee divorce has clarified core principles that matter far beyond celebrity headlines.

South Africa Family

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Marriage And Property In Nigeria: What Couples Need To Know About Their Rights

Marriage does more than unite two people, it also has significant implications for property ownership and distribution.

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SimmonsCooper Partners

Grounds For The Dissolution Of Ordinance Marriages In Ghana

Marriage, while celebrated as a union of companionship, love and commitment is also a legal institution governed by specific laws. In Ghana, the Marriages Act 1884 – 1985...

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Asare Bediako & Co

Can A Husband Claim Maintenance?

The question still surprises people: can a husband ask for maintenance from his wife? In South Africa the answer is a straightforward yes.

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

The High-Stakes Divorce Playbook For Entrepreneurs

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Property Ownership In Nigeria - Rights Of Married Women

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Tunde & Adisa

The Accrual System In Divorce

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Breaking The Property Deadlock With 'Actio Communi Dividundo'

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Parents Can Claim Maintenance For Adult Dependent Children

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Trust Creation And Asset Concealment In South African Divorce Proceedings

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Bride Price In Nigeria: Legal Framework On Refund Practices And Emerging Feminist Critiques

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The 50/50 Myth: Unpacking Settlement Of Properties In Nigerian Matrimonial Causes

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Tope Adebayo LP

Customary Marriage And Divorce Procedure In Nigeria – Quick Overview

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Resolution Law Firm

The Who's Who In Divorces

South Africa Family

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Adams & Adams

Setting Up An Electric Vehicles (EVS) Business In Nigeria: Key Laws, Policies, Institutions, And Socio-Economic Considerations

Nigeria Environment

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Artificial Intelligence In Hiring: Lessons From Mobley v. Workday For Nigerian Data Protection Compliance

Nigeria Employment

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Babalakin & Co.

Understanding AI Liability: Who's Responsible When Algorithms Err?

Worldwide Technology

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Emerging Issues On The Admissibility Of Electronic Evidence In Nigeria: An Examination Of Notable Judicial Authorities

Nigeria Litigation

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

EFCC And Tax Enforcement: What Nigerian Companies Need To Know About Tax Investigations By The EFCC

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Recovering Long-Overdue Maintenance: Using Sections 26 & 28 Of The Maintenance Act

When a former spouse stops paying maintenance, months can quickly turn into years of unanswered invoices and growing arrears. In a recent Barnard matter...

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Don't Let Your Business Get Caught In The Crossfire

When Sandton tech-entrepreneur Michael Ndlovu (not client's real name) filed for divorce after 18 years of marriage, he assumed the fight would centre on the Camps Bay beach house...

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

HC v CC: Another Step To Achieve Gender Equity In Divorce Matters

Section 7(3) of the Divorce Act 70 of 1979 provides a mechanism for the redistribution of assets upon divorce for marriages entered into before the Matrimonial Property Act of 1984.

South Africa Family

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Fasken

Poetic Justice: Rhyme And Reason

"Contempt of Court is not a finding lightly made, nor is it any easier if twice displayed. Context is the thread, the core of this tale. The peculiar facts and Court orders required scrutiny for justice to prevail.

South Africa Family

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Divorce And Wills: The 3-Month Countdown You Cannot Ignore

South Africa Family

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Think Your Ex Has To Pay The School Fees? The Surprising Truth Every Divorced Parent Needs To Know!

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Untying The Co‑Ownership Knot

South Africa Family

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Varying An Interim Maintenance Order Under Rule 43: Key Principles And Practical Guidance

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Supreme Court Clarifies Requirements For Asset Protection In Divorce Disputes

South Africa Family

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Can You Get A Divorce If You Don't Know Your Spouse's Whereabouts?

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Divorce vs Separation In South Africa: What You Need To Know

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Procedure For Dissolution Of Marriage Under Customary Law

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Tope Adebayo LP

Divorce Without Marriage Certificate: An Overview

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Ebelechukwu Law Firm

Adultery And Divorce In Nigeria: Legal Strategies For Proving Cases

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Ebelechukwu Law Firm

Divorce vs Separation In South Africa: What You Need To Know

In South Africa, there is no such thing as legal separation. If you and your spouse have been estranged for 20 years but never legally divorced...

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Procedure For Dissolution Of Marriage Under Customary Law

The process for dissolution of a marriage in Nigeria depends on whether the couple entered into a statutory marriage or a traditional marriage. Customary marriages are dissolved in line with the customs...

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Tope Adebayo LP

Divorce Without Marriage Certificate: An Overview

Navigating the process of divorce can be difficult, especially when it comes to the legal documentation required. One common question that arises is: Can you file for divorce without a marriage certificate in Nigeria?

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Ebelechukwu Law Firm

Adultery And Divorce In Nigeria: Legal Strategies For Proving Cases

Adultery and divorce in Nigeria has serious legal consequences in marital disputes. Adultery is not only a criminal offense under the Penal Code which is applicable to Northern Nigeria...

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Ebelechukwu Law Firm

Entitlement To Maintenance Under Nigeria's Matrimonial Causes Act

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Ebelechukwu Law Firm

In The Midst Of The Kolisi Divorce

The world was informed of the Kolisi divorce via social media and shortly thereafter various memes, jokes, unsolicited opinions, recommendations, and the like followed.

South Africa Family

AA

Adams & Adams

Barriers To Divorce In Nigeria

In Nigeria, marriages can be classified as statutory or customary/Islamic marriage. Customary marriages are marriages contracted in accordance with the dictates of the native laws and customs. Customary

EL

Ebelechukwu Law Firm

Grounds For Divorce In Statutory Marriages In Nigeria

Frustration and dejection are the feelings that best describe the marital woes faced by Florence. ‘Divorce is the only way out of this', she lamented. Yet, her greatest fear is her lack of understanding...

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Ebelechukwu Law Firm

Difference Between Separation And Divorce: Case Law Insights

Separation and divorce are two terms that are often confused. While both involve couples living apart, the legal implications of each are different.

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Ebelechukwu Law Firm

Grounds For Legal Separation In Nigeria: What You Need To Know

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Ebelechukwu Law Firm

Balancing Children's Best Interests In Acrimonious Court Battles

South Africa Family

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Barnard Inc.

Devolution Of Property And Administration Of Estates In Judicial Separation Cases: A Legal Perspective In Nigeria

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

The Enforcement Of Pre-Nuptial And Post Nuptial Agreement In Nigeria

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Utilizing Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) To Resolve Matrimonial Disputes

Nigeria Litigation

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The Trusted Advisors

Understanding The Divorce Amendment Act, 2024: What It Means For Muslim Marriages

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Understanding Customary Marriage In South African Law

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Divorce Amendment Bill Signed Into Law

South Africa Family

AA

Adams & Adams

Sole Custody Of A Child In Nigeria

AS

Aekley Solicitors

Another Win For Women And Children

South Africa Family

AA

Adams & Adams

Demystification Of The Concept Of Statutory Marriage In Nigeria

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

The Small House And The Law: The Legal Consequences Of Adultery And Infidelity In Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Family

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Zenas Chambers, ChimwaMurombe Legal Practice

Divorce Process And Grounds For Divorce In Nigeria

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Bimak Associates

A Guide On Divorce Procedure In Nigeria

AS

Aekley Solicitors

Maintenance Orders In Nigeria: Statutory And Judicial Consideration

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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Women Married Under Customary Law Finally Have Equal Rights During Divorce (Video)

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Adams & Adams

Spousal Maintenance After Divorce In Zimbabwe (Video)

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Zenas Chambers, ChimwaMurombe Legal Practice

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