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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
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
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...
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.
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.
Regardless of if you're a small business entrepreneur or a medium-sized business owner, planning for a family, or just married, a Will is one of the most crucial documents you'll ever sign.
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...
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...
VikneshYap
Marhabah to all Muslim readers and we wish you a safe and happy Ramadan Mubarak during this holy month.
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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