Legal Question in Family Law in Nigeria

International Divorce?

My mother got married in Nigeria about 30 years ago, but spent the bulk of her marriage to my dad in the US. She is a perm resident. My dad is in Nigeria. She is seeking a divorce due to the fact that he has another family in Nigeria. I'm not sure if there is even a divorce procedure in Nigeria, but what can she do from the US to go forward with a divorce even though my dad is not in the US and refuses to grant her one in Nigeria?


Asked on 4/28/08, 12:53 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Okey Onyekanma Inns Law Firm

Re: International Divorce?

I am sure your mum should be able to get a divorce in US based on bigamy or desertion.

If not that can be done here in Nigeria especially on the ground of desertion.

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Answered on 4/29/08, 5:32 am


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