MzAgams
Nigerian Writer & Divorce Lawyer
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- Day 13 of #16Days: Workplace Harassment — When the “Abuser” is Your Boss
- Day 12 of #16Days: Polygamy Survival Guide — Structural Power & The “Other” Wife
- Day 11 of #16 Days: Custody Law vs. “Our Tradition” — The Child’s Rights Act (CRA)
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Category: African Feminisms
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1️⃣ Customary Marriage Is NOT Automatically Valid Everywhere Many people think once a bride price is paid, the marriage is valid nationwide.Not true. Customary marriage is: In contrast, statutory marriage enjoys automatic nationwide recognition and is harder to dispute. 👉 Unknown fact: Some customary marriages collapse in court simply because no one can prove the exact custom that was…