Section 58 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 58 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about When decree becomes absolute. It provides as follows: (1) Subject to this section, where in relation to a decree nisi-(a) section 57 above applies, the decree nisi shall become absolute by force of this section at the expiration of-…

Section 57 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 57 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about Decree absolute where children under sixteen years, etc. It provides as follows: (1) Where there are children of the marriage in relation to whom this section applies, the decree nisi shall not become absolute unless the court, by order,…

Section 56 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 56 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about Decree nisi in first instance. It provides as follows: A decree of dissolution of marriage or nullity of a voidable marriage under this Act shall, in the first instance, be a decree nisi.

Section 55 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 55 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about Duty of court. It provides as follows: Save where other provisions in that behalf is made by this Act, the court, upon being satisfied of the existence of any ground in respect of which relief is sought, shall make…

Section 54 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 54 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about Institution of proceedings. It provides as follows: (1) Subject to the next succeeding subsection, a matrimonial cause of a kind referred to in paragraph (a) or (b) of the definition of “matrimonial cause” in section 114(1) of this Act…

Section 53 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 53 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about Facts, etc. occurring before commencement of Act or outside Nigeria. It provides as follows: (1) A decree may be made, or refused, under this Part of this Act by reason of facts and circumstances notwithstanding that those facts and…

Section 52 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 52 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about Ground for decree of jactitation of marriage, and discretion of court. It provides as follows: A petition under this Act for a decree of jactitation of marriage may be based on the ground that the respondent has falsely boasted…

Section 51 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 51 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about Enforcement of decree. It provides as follows: A decree of restitution of conjugal rights shall not be enforceable by attachment.

Section 50 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 50 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about Notice as to home. It provides as follows: Where the court makes a decree of restitution of conjugal rights on the petition of a husband, the petitioner shall, as soon as practicable after the making of the decree, and…

Section 49 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 49 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about Sincerity of petitioner. It provides as follows: The court shall not make a decree of restitution of conjugal rights unless it is satisfied-(a) that the petitioner sincerely desires conjugal rights to be rendered by the respondent and is willing…