HOW TO LEGALLY DIVIDE INHERITED PROPERTY IN NIGERIA
Inheritance disputes are not new to Nigerians; they largely occur whenever there is inadequate legal knowledge concerning the distribution of inheritance. It may be a piece of land, house, or other kinds of valued property,the process of sharing it can be hectic, particularly when numerous heirs are involved. This article provides a critical analysis of […]
SOLE CUSTODY OF A CHILD IN NIGERIA
The notion of sole custody is indispensable for parents who want to make decisions concerning their child’s welfare without involving another parent. In the case of sole custody, one is granted the exclusive legal and physical rights over the child by the court. This article examines the applicable law and processes involved in the grant […]
WHO INHERITS PROPERTY WHEN THERE IS NO WILL?
In Nigeria, the distribution of an estate, upon the death of an individual who has not declared his last will. A state of intestacy is determined by a combination of statutory, customary, and religious laws. The legal framework in this area reflects the country’s cultural diversity and complex legal systems, which often lead to disputes. […]
SOLE CUSTODY OF A CHILD IN NIGERIA
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 […]
GUIDE TO BUYING PROPERTY ON INSTALLMENT IN NIGERIA: STEPS,TIPS AND BEST OPTIONS
In 1999, one Femi, a landowner, sold five plots of land in Lekki Phase 1 to one Mayowa, an investor, for 15 million Naira with an outstanding balance of 10 million Naira due after twelve months. Possession was delivered to Investor Mayowa. He commenced developing one plot. Despite Femi’s repeated demands for the balance, for […]
CONDITIONS FOR LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP IN NIGERIA
Legal guardianship in Nigeria is one of the quickest ways to ensure care and custody for a child when the parents are not in a position to provide for the child due to financial constraint or any other reason. Legal guardianship entails an arrangement for the care, custody, and welfare of a child under the […]
HIERARCHY OF PERSONS ELIGIBLE FOR GRANT OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
The administration of the estate of a deceased person depends on whether they died with or without a will. Testacy describes a scenario where one dies leaving behind a valid will specifying how they wish their estate to be run and distributed. Conversely, intestacy refers to the state of an individual dying without a valid […]
STEPS TO OBTAIN A LETTER OF ADMINISTRATON IN NIGERIA
The process of obtaining a letter of administration in Nigeria involves legally authorizing relatives, dependents, or other interested parties to manage the assets of a person who died intestate (without a will). Additionally, if a deceased person left a will but did not name executors, or if the named executors are unavailable or unwilling to […]
CHILD CUSTODY IN DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS:KEY LEGAL FACTORS TO CONSIDER
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 […]
LEGAL PROCESS FOR CHILD ADOPTION IN NIGERIA
Adoption allows children who will not be raised by their biological parents to legally become part of another family, while maintaining their genetic and emotional ties to their original parents. While some view having children as a divine mandate, others either cannot conceive due to biological reasons or personal choice, making adoption a viable option. […]