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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]