Ebelechukwu Aroh-Nwoka Esq

Ebelechukwu Aroh-Nwoka is the Principal Counsel at Ebelechukwu Law Firm, a Nigerian family and property law practice with over fifteen years of experience. She advises and represents clients on divorce, custody, maintenance, matrimonial property, and related family law matters, including for Nigerians living abroad. She writes to help ordinary Nigerians understand their rights under the law.

Family Law in Nigeria

Annulment of Marriage in Nigeria: Annulment vs Divorce Explained

Annulment of marriage in Nigeria is not the same as divorce. While divorce ends a valid marriage that has broken down, annulment declares that a marriage was legally defective from the beginning. This article explains the difference, the grounds for annulment under Nigerian law, and what happens to children, property, and maintenance after a decree of nullity.

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Family Law in Nigeria

Divorce Law in Nigeria: Which Law Applies and Why It Matters

Divorce law in Nigeria is not unified. The law that governs a divorce depends strictly on the type of marriage contracted, whether statutory, customary, or Islamic. Using the wrong legal process can render a divorce invalid, regardless of how long the parties have lived apart. This article explains how to identify the correct law, court, and procedure to ensure a valid and legally recognised divorce in Nigeria.

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Property Law

Proof of Title to Land by Traditional History: Nigerian Perspective

When land passed down through generations becomes the subject of a court battle, traditional history can make or break your claim. In Nigeria, where many ancestral lands lack formal documents, proving ownership often comes down to oral stories, community memory, and lineage. But what exactly does the law require? In this article, we explore how traditional history is used to prove title to land in Nigeria—drawing from the powerful lessons of the Supreme Court’s decision in Maranro v. Oyegoke

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void marriages in Nigeria
Family Law in Nigeria

VOID MARRIAGES IN NIGERIA: A LEGAL PERSPECTIVE

Are you unknowingly in a void marriage? Imagine discovering years into your marriage that it holds no legal standing. A void marriage can shatter your expectations and leave you without the protections you thought you had.

In this article, we uncover the legal grounds for void marriages in Nigeria, with real-life examples that could change everything you thought you knew about marriage.

Don’t wait until it’s too late! Learn how to safeguard your rights and ensure your marriage is legally valid. Click now to dive into the details!

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