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Divorce in Nigeria — Navigating the Legal Process and Clarifying the Misconceptions
July 23, 2025
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.