Child custody

HOW TO GET A COURT ORDER IN NIGERIA

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Issuance of Court orders in Nigeria The issuance of a court order in Nigeria depends on the nature and stage of the legal proceeding, and the procedural rules governing such proceedings. A court order can be orally communicated by the judge and subsequently reduced to writing. It is generally a formal order, ruling, or command […]

SOLE CUSTODY OF A CHILD IN NIGERIA

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The concept of sole custody is particularly important for parents who want to make decisions concerning their child’s welfare without reverting to the other parent. Through sole custody, one parent is allowed to exercise exclusive legal and physical custody over the child, thus giving them parental rights and responsibilities over the child. This guide looks […]

CHILD CUSTODY IN DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS:KEY LEGAL FACTORS TO CONSIDER

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Child custody often involves complex and varied situations. We have seen instances where children are divided between parents, all children are placed with one parent, or in some cases, custody is awarded to a responsible third party. Sometimes, parents may lack the will or ability to fight for custody, leaving children to abide by the […]