A Child Born Out of Wedlock in Nigeria: Does the Child Belong to the Mother’s Family or the Biological Father?

Examining Custom, Bride Price, Paternity, Custody, Access and the Rights of the Biological Father In many Nigerian communities, particularly in parts of South-East Nigeria, the birth of a child outside…

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Grounds for Dissolution of Marriage under the Matrimonial Causes Act: Why Divorce Is Not Granted as of Right

Introduction Marriage under the Nigerian Matrimonial Causes Act is more than a private arrangement between two individuals. Once a statutory marriage is contracted, its dissolution becomes a matter for the…

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