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Kenya
Anjarwalla & Khanna
In a recent case, the Court of Appeal held that children born out of wedlock have the right to inherit from their father under Islamic law.
Nigeria
SimmonsCooper Partners
Surrogacy offers a ray of hope for many individuals who desire to become parents, but face obstacles such as infertility, as well as for those who, due to medical or personal reasons, are unable to carry a pregnancy to term.
Pavestones Legal
As we grow our assets and wealth either as entrepreneurs, employees or investors, in the tech, banking, manufacturing, energy, agricultural...
Aekley Solicitors
A Letter of Administration is a legal document issued by the Probate Registry to empower an individual, usually a family member to manage, dispose, or administer the estate...
Duale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
In the journey of life, mortality remains a constant, emphasizing the necessity of estate planning as individuals accumulate assets.
Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
Controversies surrounding statutory marriages, commonly known as court marriages have led to misconceptions and uncertainties in society.
Metalex Legal
At 30 years, Ola a Nigerian entrepreneur, has achieved remarkable success in a short span of time. He amassed considerable wealth through his innovative ventures and investments.
SimmonsCooper Partners
Estate planning is much more than preparing for the unforeseen future; it is about making sure your assets are handled the way you want through every phase of life.
Adeola Oyinlade & Co
A Will is generally the last wishes or instructions of a deceased person in writing. Where a person dies having a Will, he is called a testator and where there is no Will...
Bimak Associates
Divorce is a legal and emotional process that dissolves the marital union between two individuals. In Nigeria, as in many other countries, divorce is regulated by laws that outline the grounds for divorce and the procedures to follow.
Aekley Solicitors
Paternity dispute is a common issue in family law cases across the world. With the advent of advanced DNA testing technology, the determination of paternity disputes...
Aekley Solicitors
Divorce is a legal process for severance of marital ties and the dissolution of marital union. In Nigeria, the process for divorce involves some specific procedures that must be followed depending...
Tope Adebayo
In April 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that infertility has become a global health issue affecting millions of people of reproductive age.
Adeola Oyinlade & Co
Letter of administration is granted where a deceased person passed away without leaving a Will, that is, intestate.
South Africa
Barnard Inc.
South Africa's rich cultural diversity influences our legal system, particularly in recognising marriages.
Barnard Inc.
Cohabitation relationships refer to the act of living together with someone in an intimate and committed relationship without being married or in a civil partnership.
United Arab Emirates
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
Divorce is a complex and emotionally charged process, made even more challenging when children are involved.
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
Amendments in UAE's personal law status will make it easier for mothers in divorce cases to make decisions about their children's schooling...
VikneshYap
The secret has long been out...Dubai has been voted time and time again as one of the most exciting and livable cities in the world. Such is its' prestige and modern living that Dubai and most of the...
Zenas Chambers, ChimwaMurombe Legal Practice
An emotional investment is usually one of the most sensitive and socially divisive relationship when its key pillar of TRUST is abused.
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