05/08/2026
There are two stories I want to share with you today, but I'll keep them very brief.
First story is this, last night while I was scrolling through my phone, I heard a loud scream from my sister's room.
I hurried to go find out what was going on. On my way to her room, I bumped into her screaming, "Tell me it's a lie, tell me it's a lie."
I held her and asked her what happened and she said she had just read online that a man/woman can be taken to court for "breach of promise to marry"; that is, if a man/woman promises to marry you but later fails to keep this promise, legal action can be taken against him/her.
She was surprised and wanted to know if this is the true position of the law and I told her yes. Under Nigerian law, you can sue a man/woman for breach of promise to marry (for serving you breakfast.😂😂).
Did you know this ?
The second story is even more interesting.
This morning, I got a distress message from an unknown number saying: "Good morning Barr. I want to file a divorce. Can you prepare the divorce papers so my partner and I can sign?"
I responded that, under Nigerian law, divorce is not as simple as preparing papers for both parties to sign.
That's only possible in the movies.😁
Whether a divorce can be filed depends on the circumstances of the marriage and the facts of the case. It is the nature of your case that will determine whether you can even file for divorce and the appropriate legal process to follow.
So the person went ahead to ask: "What is the first step?" The first most important step is to speak with a lawyer who can assess your circumstances and advise you on the appropriate legal remedy.
A legal consultation session gives you the opportunity to present the facts of your case to the lawyer, and also helps the lawyer properly guide you through the process.
Because, most marriages do not require divorce. Depending on the circumstances, judicial separation may be the more appropriate legal remedy.
This is why obtaining proper legal advice before taking any step is essential. Every case is different, and the right solution depends on its facts.
If you have questions about breach of promise to marry, divorce, judicial separation, or any other family law issue, feel free to visit www.pdpiusandassociates.com or call 0803 894 4639 to speak with a Lawyer .
Remember, ignorance of the law is no excuse.