Two-year rule and three other things to know about divorce

Divorce, according to Veraz Advocates, is when a court or another legal authority officially ends a marriage between a married couple. 

Resolution Law Firm in Nigeria, explains that how a divorce works depends on the kind of marriage you have. There are two main types of marriage: statutory marriages, which are done in a court or registry, and ones that follow the rules of the Matrimonial Causes Act (a law that guides marriage and divorce). Only a court can end a statutory marriage. 

The second type is customary marriage, which is conducted according to the customs and traditions of a community or a tribe. However, the marriage ends when the bride price is returned, and the families involved call off the marriage. Well, this is not all there is to know about a divorce. 

In this article, we’ll discuss some things you should know about divorce.

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1. The 2-year rule

According to Veraz Advocates, Section 30 of the Marriage law states…