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21/01/2026

I was in court and a divorce case was ongoing,very interesting however there was this embittered part that one of the spouses said that they not physically living together hence the marriage has ended, and the court said No.

That a husband and wife are not staying in the same house does not represent desertion but means marriage is still legally valid. spouses can live apart due to various reasons .e.g:

Work in different cities
Family disagreements
Temporary separation

The Legal effect is the same:
You are still married
No automatic rights to divorce
No division of property
No custody or maintenance orders unless you go to court.

Now Living apart in divorce proceedings (legal separation) refers to separation that is recognized by law or required by the court as part of divorce.

There are two main situations:
Living apart as evidence for divorce under the Matrimonial Causes Act:
A court may grant divorce if:
You have lived apart for at least 2 years (with consent), or
You have lived apart for at least 3 years (without consent)
This proves the marriage has broken down irretrievably.

Living apart can be in different houses OR in the same house but no longer as husband and wife (no marital relationship).

Until it is proven that the marriage has broken down irretrievably, mere living about does not mean that the marriage is no longer in existence!.

20/01/2026

The Tax Law in Nigeria though has been in existence for a long time, became a topic that everyone talked about as it brought unexpected challenges to everyone in Nigeria.

The Tax Law touched everything and I have heard that the same has not touched family law, especially DIVORCE, however upon further research I found out that it has in some way that unless carefully unravel a party might not know.

let's look at 3 aspects:

Business ownership after divorce: If spouses jointly own a business they pay tax as far as that business is still running.

If business assets are sold: whether divorce or not Normal taxes apply: e.g Company Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax and VAT (if applicable).

Stamp duty:If property transfer documents are prepared stamp duty may apply on:
Deed of assignment
Transfer documents

You may say , they are divorced already so why the taxes , however being divorced does not affect business owned or built together except a party wants to sell his rights or shares in the company there and then TAX SHOWS UP!

19/01/2026

Happy New Week everyone.
New week comes with its own responsibility and it either draws us nearer to our goal or distances us from it!

As a new week has started have you asked yourself the most important question of "Am I legally protected"

This goes into the root of our business existence!

Food for thought!

30/11/2025

For many children, divorce feels like learning a new language overnight. Suddenly, there are two homes to adjust to, two sets of rules, two emotional climates, and often, two parents dealing with their own pain. They become little navigators, trying to make sense of shifts they didn’t choose.

Some children express their emotions openly; others hide behind silence, routine, or forced maturity. They may smile through school days while carrying questions that feel too heavy to ask. They may love both parents deeply, yet quietly shoulder the pressure of not wanting to “choose sides.”

The post-divorce journey is not just a transition for the adults—it’s a reshaping of a child’s entire world. And acknowledging their silent experiences is the first step towards supporting them with compassion, stability, and understanding.

Yours truly!

26/11/2025

Compliance isn’t a burden—it's your business shield.
When you follow the rules today, you avoid the penalties tomorrow.
Stay compliant. Stay protected.

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25/11/2025

LEGAL ADVICE!

Land is more than property
It’s power, security, and legacy.
Before you buy, verify the title, confirm the survey, and avoid “verbal agreements.”
In real estate, due diligence isn’t optional — it’s protection. 🏡📜

24/11/2025

Now you know!

23/11/2025

Separation is not divorce!

21/11/2025

✨ Something BIG is coming!
We’re hosting a power-packed webinar that you absolutely don’t want to miss. Expect expert insights, real-world examples, and practical tools you can start using immediately.

join us and expecta a blowing exposition with our speaker Motolani Oyedeji Esq., AICMC, mMBA

📆 Mark your calendar!

01/11/2025

A defective charge is a worthless piece of paper in a criminal proceeding !

In charge number MHC/31/2019, the prosecutor case was a mess, the offence of conspiracy was not proven between the father and son!

R**e was also not proven as not DNA sample was tendered as to match the s***m on the victims body!

Murder, there were 2 conflicting Autopsy Reports and not created a linkage between the deceased and the accused person!

The video made by Ochanya before her demise in law is not admissible as same is an extrajudicial statement, also the testimony from others were held as hearsay!

© Rooplex Attorneys

03/05/2025

DEAR INTENDING OUT SPOUSE..... sometimes you can be so smart and you can't eat your cake and have it back!

In this instant case the petitioner being the Husband left the matrimonial house willing and 3 years later came to file a divorce as of right claiming desertion!

I ask desertion from who?

The matrimonial cause act is both a sword and a defence!

Yours truly
Your Family Attorney

26/04/2025

DEAR INTENDING OUT SPOUSE “should I grant him Access…?”

Some weeks ago two weddings took place which had different views from individuals The sentiment echoing online from Nigeria to Tanzania wedding and her father’s presence while in another Nigeria to Nigeria wedding the father was absent!

Lots of views state “If I were the one, I would never give him such honour after raising that child alone.” "while another said it is better he is not there because he is dead to his children"

DEAR INTENDING OUT SPOUSE we understand where all that emotion is coming from , should we talk about the pain,sacrifice, financial obligations and the silence from a parent who was absent when it mattered most!

One parent felt justified having let the father into the children's life despite being DIVORCED , while another did not at all and was crucified for not allowing the father into the child's life.

I will say this Access to the child/ children is not about the parents. It’s about the child/children, it is about their future and your joy at the end of the day!

DEAR INTENDING OUT SPOUSE Your absence has consequences. Yes, some fathers (and mothers too) fall painfully short, denying ACCESS TO YOUR EX SPOUSE is not revengeful or any reason justifiable it will always tell in the end!

Yours truly
Your family Attorney

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