Posts Tagged: Divorce

Bride price is legally relevant only in customary marriages, not statutory marriages.

Refund practices vary widely across customs and are not automatically required.

Courts increasingly prioritise human dignity and fairness over rigid customary rules.

The type of marriage (statutory, customary, or Islamic) determines the legal divorce process in Nigeria.

Common misconceptions—like “returning the bride price ends a marriage”—often lead to invalid or incomplete divorces.

Statutory marriages require a court process under the Matrimonial Causes Act; informal separation or religious rites are not legally sufficient.