Mavis Okpe-Echo

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01/03/2025

It was a sunny Wednesday afternoon at the Port Harcourt High Court, where a case for dissolution of marriage was being heard. After the parties entered their appearances, the judge asked the petitioner why she had flown in from Lagos, despite being advised not to inconvenience herself after giving her evidence. The judge jokingly asked if she missed her husband and wanted to see him.

The petitioner approached the bench, begging the judge to expedite the process, explaining that it was emotionally and financially draining for her.

The husband interjected, stating that he had offered to cover her flight fees, but she had not taken him up on the offer. He alleged that she was trying to elicit pity from the court and portray him as the villain.

However, the husband revealed that after the court proceeding in December, the petitioner had called him at midnight, seeking emotional support due to the stress she had experienced while giving evidence. He claimed that they had met in a hotel, and he had given her money and bought her foodstuff.

The judge asked the petitioner to confirm this, and she replied that she had accepted his help only to avoid further conflict.

This couple's situation reminded me of stories about parties in divorce proceedings who display unusual affection, such as wearing matching outfits to court while the wife is pregnant or attending virtual hearings from the same bed. In this case, despite evidence of domestic violence and infidelity, it seemed that the couple still had feelings for each other. Ultimately, the petitioner was seeking to leave the marriage to preserve her life. I wish them both the best in their future endeavors.

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Meet Mavis Okpe-Echo , Esq., a lawyer, a chartered mediator and conciliator, an advocate for women and children's rights and an entrepreneur.

I am committed to personal integrity and excellent service delivery to clients. I passionately practice in the areas of family law, corporate law, labour and employment law and real estate law. I am into legal consulting and I am a CAC accredited agent.

I operate from Port Harcourt and distance is not a barrier to productivity in this digital age and time. I work around the clock and I am always available to listen to you.

Thank you.