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Preserving Entrepreneurial Legacy: Succession Planning For Nigerian Entrepreneurs

Being an entrepreneur involves dedicating time, emotions, and resources to building a sustainable business that reflects one's vision and hard work. Even for sole proprietors, their business is not just a cash cow...

TA

Tunde & Adisa

Property Ownership In Nigeria - Rights Of Married Women

Most customs and traditions in Nigeria do not recognise the rights of married women to own personal properties or lay claims to the properties of their spouses upon their demise or in the event of divorce or separation.

TA

Tunde & Adisa

Executors' Duties And Responsibilities In Estate Management: Legal Compliance In Nigeria

The death of an individual often initiates a series of legal processes aimed at managing and distributing their Estate. In law...

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Surrogacy In Nigeria: Legal Realities & Female Reproductive Rights

In recent weeks, Nigeria's social media space has been ablaze with debates on women's reproductive autonomy, bodily rights, and access to assisted reproductive technologies.

TT

The Trusted Advisors

To Will Or Not To Will? That Is The Real Question

uA

Firmus Advisory

The Accrual System In Divorce

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Forfeiture Of Accrual

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Breaking The Property Deadlock With 'Actio Communi Dividundo'

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Parents Can Claim Maintenance For Adult Dependent Children

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Can A Maintenance Subpoena Be Challenged?

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Trust Creation And Asset Concealment In South African Divorce Proceedings

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Bride Price In Nigeria: Legal Framework On Refund Practices And Emerging Feminist Critiques

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The 50/50 Myth: Unpacking Settlement Of Properties In Nigerian Matrimonial Causes

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Tope Adebayo LP

Customary Marriage And Divorce Procedure In Nigeria – Quick Overview

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Resolution Law Firm

The Nigeria Tax Act 2025: Impact Of Key Provisions On Individuals, Businesses, And The Economy

KN

KPMG Nigeria

Beyond The Doctor's Mistake: Investigating The Chain Of Legal Responsibility In Cases Of Medical Negligence Involving Multiple Parties

Nigeria Litigation

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The Nigerian Tax Reform Acts, 2025: An In-Depth Guide For Businesses, Investors, And Taxpayers

PA

PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors

New Online Lending Regulations In Nigeria By FCCPC

Nigeria Consumer

BH

Balogun Harold

Tax Reform In Nigeria: Key Changes Under New Tax Acts

TT

The Trusted Advisors

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Family Law

Property Ownership In Nigeria - Rights Of Married Women

Most customs and traditions in Nigeria do not recognise the rights of married women to own personal properties or lay claims to the properties of their spouses upon their demise or in the event of divorce or separation.

TA

Tunde & Adisa

Surrogacy In Nigeria: Legal Realities & Female Reproductive Rights

In recent weeks, Nigeria's social media space has been ablaze with debates on women's reproductive autonomy, bodily rights, and access to assisted reproductive technologies.

TT

The Trusted Advisors

The Accrual System In Divorce

South African couples married out of community of property with accrual retain separate estates during the marriage but share in the net growth of both estates on divorce.

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Forfeiture Of Accrual

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Breaking The Property Deadlock With 'Actio Communi Dividundo'

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Parents Can Claim Maintenance For Adult Dependent Children

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Can A Maintenance Subpoena Be Challenged?

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Trust Creation And Asset Concealment In South African Divorce Proceedings

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Bride Price In Nigeria: Legal Framework On Refund Practices And Emerging Feminist Critiques

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

Preserving Entrepreneurial Legacy: Succession Planning For Nigerian Entrepreneurs

Being an entrepreneur involves dedicating time, emotions, and resources to building a sustainable business that reflects one's vision and hard work. Even for sole proprietors, their business is not just a cash cow...

TA

Tunde & Adisa

Property Ownership In Nigeria - Rights Of Married Women

Most customs and traditions in Nigeria do not recognise the rights of married women to own personal properties or lay claims to the properties of their spouses upon their demise or in the event of divorce or separation.

TA

Tunde & Adisa

Executors' Duties And Responsibilities In Estate Management: Legal Compliance In Nigeria

The death of an individual often initiates a series of legal processes aimed at managing and distributing their Estate. In law...

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Pivoting Without Losing Your Roots

Nigeria Commercial

Acuity Partners

To Will Or Not To Will? That Is The Real Question

uA

Firmus Advisory

Understanding Adoption Law In Nigeria: A Guide

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Structure & Strategies For Preserving Generational Wealth

Nigeria Wealth Mgt

Acuity Partners

Must A Surviving Parent Prove Their Financial Means To Claim Maintenance From A Deceased Estate?

South Africa Family

F

Fasken

Transferring Immovable Property From A Deceased Estate: Understanding The Process

South Africa Real Estate

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

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Divorce

Property Ownership In Nigeria - Rights Of Married Women

Most customs and traditions in Nigeria do not recognise the rights of married women to own personal properties or lay claims to the properties of their spouses upon their demise or in the event of divorce or separation.

TA

Tunde & Adisa

The Accrual System In Divorce

South African couples married out of community of property with accrual retain separate estates during the marriage but share in the net growth of both estates on divorce.

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Breaking The Property Deadlock With 'Actio Communi Dividundo'

When divorcing spouses cannot agree on what to do with jointly owned property, the deadlock can cause financial hardship – particularly for the spouse responsible for daily expenses and the care of minor children.

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Parents Can Claim Maintenance For Adult Dependent Children

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Trust Creation And Asset Concealment In South African Divorce Proceedings

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Bride Price In Nigeria: Legal Framework On Refund Practices And Emerging Feminist Critiques

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The 50/50 Myth: Unpacking Settlement Of Properties In Nigerian Matrimonial Causes

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Customary Marriage And Divorce Procedure In Nigeria – Quick Overview

R

Resolution Law Firm

The Who's Who In Divorces

South Africa Family

AA

Adams & Adams

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Latest Videos

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Adoption Process In Nigeria By Olisa Agbakoba Legal OAL (Video)

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Women Married Under Customary Law Finally Have Equal Rights During Divorce (Video)

AA

Adams & Adams

Spousal Maintenance After Divorce In Zimbabwe (Video)

ZC

Zenas Chambers, ChimwaMurombe Legal Practice

Let's Talk E28: Parenting Plans 101 (Video)

SI

SchoemanLaw Inc.

Family Law – A Growing Practice Area (Video Content)

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TripleOKLaw

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