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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.
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...
Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
Controversies surrounding statutory marriages, commonly known as court marriages have led to misconceptions and uncertainties in society.
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.
S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.
The Matrimonial Causes Act (MCA) provides for both spousal and child(ren) support, also known as a maintenance order.
S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.
Prior to the 90's, Nigeria like most of its African counterparts embraced the traditional notion of a man being the primary provider for the family (the duty of providing for the family was regarded as the sole responsibility of the man of the house, ...
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.
Barnard Inc.
Part 2: Clement Manyathela speaks to Isabel van den Ende, Senior Associate in the Family Law Department at Barnard, about the process of maintenance in the country and what rights parents...
Barnard Inc.
In a clear sign that South Africa's constitutional democracy is maturing, laws relating to family law and personal rights were easily the most challenged regulations in the highest courts...
Barnard Inc.
For most children starting school this month – be it ‘big school', ‘new school', ‘high school' or just moving up a grade—nothing will top the excitement...
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...
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
Federal Decree-Law No. 41/2022 on Civil Personal Status and Dubai Law No. 15/2017 on the Administration of Non-Muslims' Legacy and the Execution of Their Wills in the Emirate of Dubai...
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
The UAE has implemented extensive legal structures for non-Muslim citizens and residents seeking civil marriages. This article summarises the eligibility criteria and procedural requirements...
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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