Document background
The Pre-Marriage Divorce Agreement is a crucial document in Nigerian family law, designed to provide clarity and protection for couples entering into marriage. This agreement becomes particularly important in a jurisdiction like Nigeria, where multiple legal systems (common law, customary law, and Sharia law) may apply. The document is commonly used when one or both parties have significant assets, business interests, or inherited wealth that they wish to protect. It typically includes detailed provisions for property division, financial obligations, and dispute resolution mechanisms, while ensuring compliance with both federal and state laws. The agreement must be carefully drafted to remain enforceable under Nigerian law, taking into consideration the requirements of the Marriage Act and Matrimonial Causes Act, as well as relevant customary laws depending on the parties' backgrounds.
