THE ABC OF DIVORCE PROCEDURES IN NIGERIA: SEPARATING MYTH FROM REALITY
DIVORCE IN NIGERIA: A Comprehensive Legal Guide for All Readers By Dada, Olumide Olunuyiwa, LLB, ACIPM, HRPL, LLM Candidate ABSTRACT Divorce in Nigeria operates at the intersection of statutory law, customary law, and Islamic personal law. This article provides a comprehensive and accessible guide to the legal grounds, procedural steps, and judicial interpretations governing divorce in Nigeria. Drawing on relevant case law including decisions of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, and High Courts the article examines each recognised form of marriage and the corresponding dissolution procedure. It also addresses the rights of spouses regarding child custody, property division, and maintenance, while debunking prevalent myths. The article concludes with a call for legislative reform to better protect the rights of women and children. 1. Introduction Somewhere in Nigeria today, a man or woman is sitting across from a lawyer, wondering how after years o...