A Bill for an Act to Amend the Matrimonial Causes Act cap. M7 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, to Enhance the Protection of Spouses by Recognising Violence and Threats to Life as Independent and Sufficient Grounds for Divorce, to Ensure Clarity and Strengthen the Legal Framework for Addressing Domestic Violence within Matrimonial Proceedings; and for Related Matters
National Assembly (2025)
Working Paper
This Bill seeks to amend the Matrimonial Causes Act, Cap. M7 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, to enhance the protection of spouses by recognising violence and threats to life as independent and sufficient grounds for divorce to ensure clarity and strengthen the legal framework for addressing domestic violence within matrimonial proceedings.