Overview
Family law matters are often emotionally challenging and require both legal expertise and sensitivity. Our family court practice provides compassionate, professional representation to help you navigate difficult family situations while protecting your rights and interests.
We understand that family matters impact your personal life profoundly, and we work diligently to achieve the best possible outcomes while minimizing stress and conflict wherever possible.
Our Services
Divorce & Dissolution
- Petition for divorce (judicial separation)
- Contested and uncontested divorce
- Divorce settlement negotiations
- Grounds for divorce under Nigerian law
- Dissolution of statutory and customary marriages
- Post-divorce modifications
Child Custody & Access
- Custody determinations and arrangements
- Visitation and access rights
- Parental responsibility agreements
- Custody modification applications
- Relocation and international custody issues
- Enforcement of custody orders
Child Maintenance & Support
- Child maintenance applications
- Calculation of maintenance obligations
- Variation of maintenance orders
- Enforcement of maintenance orders
- Lump sum and periodic payment orders
Adoption & Guardianship
- Local and inter-country adoption
- Adoption petition and proceedings
- Guardianship applications
- Foster care arrangements
- Home study and post-placement support
Matrimonial Property
- Division of matrimonial property
- Property settlement agreements
- Valuation of matrimonial assets
- Property rights under customary and statutory law
- Real estate and business asset division
Spousal Maintenance
- Spousal support applications
- Maintenance pending suit
- Permanent alimony arrangements
- Variation and enforcement of orders
Domestic Violence & Protection
- Protection orders and restraining orders
- Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act applications
- Emergency protection measures
- Criminal proceedings for domestic violence
Paternity & Legitimacy
- Paternity establishment and disputes
- DNA testing and evidence
- Legitimation proceedings
- Declaration of parentage
Why Choose Us
Compassionate Approach
We understand the emotional nature of family matters and provide empathetic support.
Child-Focused Solutions
We prioritize the best interests of children in all family proceedings.
Confidential Handling
We maintain strict confidentiality to protect your privacy and dignity.
Experienced Representation
Our lawyers have extensive experience in Nigerian family law and court procedures.
Our Approach to Family Matters
We believe in a balanced approach that combines:
- Strong advocacy for your legal rights
- Emphasis on amicable resolutions where possible
- Protection of children's welfare and interests
- Clear communication and realistic expectations
- Sensitivity to cultural and religious considerations
- Cost-effective and timely resolution
- Support through the entire legal process
Common Family Law Issues
We regularly assist clients with:
- High-conflict divorce proceedings
- Complex property division cases
- International child custody disputes
- Enforcement of foreign divorce decrees
- Customary marriage dissolution
- Inheritance and succession disputes affecting families
- Step-parent adoption proceedings
- Modification of existing court orders
Understanding Nigerian Family Law
Family law in Nigeria involves multiple legal systems:
- Statutory law (Matrimonial Causes Act)
- Customary law (various ethnic traditions)
- Islamic law (Sharia) in applicable states
- Child Rights Act and state variations
- Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act
Our team has expertise across all these legal frameworks to provide comprehensive representation regardless of the type of marriage or family structure involved.