Estate Planning & Probate
Wills, estate administration and succession planning.
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Family & Matrimonial Law
Marriage, divorce, custody and related family matters handled with discretion.
Family matters are personal and often difficult. Lins Chambers advises individuals on matrimonial and family law matters under Nigerian law with the discretion the subject requires.
What this practice covers
- Divorce and judicial separation
- Child custody and maintenance
- Matrimonial property matters
- Prenuptial and post-nuptial considerations
- Adoption
- Domestic disputes with a legal dimension
Typical matters
- Advising on the process for divorce under Nigerian law
- Resolving custody or maintenance arrangements for children
- Advising on the division of matrimonial property
- Guiding a client through an adoption application
Who this service is for
Individuals navigating marriage, separation, divorce or related family matters, and parents seeking clarity on custody or maintenance.
How Lins Chambers can assist
We advise clearly on process and likely outcomes, handle matters with sensitivity, and represent clients in court where a family matter cannot be resolved by agreement.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
The applicable process depends on the type of marriage (statutory or customary) and the grounds relied upon. We advise on the specific route that applies to a client's circumstances.
Parents can agree custody arrangements themselves; where agreement is not possible, the matter is decided by the court with the child's welfare as the central consideration.
Yes. Family matters are handled with the same confidentiality as every other matter at the firm.
Related
Related Practice Areas
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Representation before Nigerian courts in commercial, civil and property disputes.
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