Divorce: Lawyer Explains How Women Who Didn't Contribute to Husband's Property Can Get Their Share

• A Nigerian lawyer shared how women can get a share of their husbands' property during divorce
• She mentioned the conditions that should be met by the woman, which will enable her to have a share of the property
• Those who came across the post shared their views on the lawyer's stance, while some disapproved of it

A Nigerian lawyer, Gift Nwokemba, explained to women how to get their share of their husbands’ property during divorce.

She stated that even though the woman didn't contribute to the property, she could still get her share if she met some conditions.

In a video by @assuage_attorneys on TikTok, the lawyer explained that the woman could get a share of her husband's property based on some conditions.

She noted that if the woman had given birth to a child and helped in running the home, it could be seen as her contribution to the family.

In other words, a woman's commitment towards taking care of her family could work in her favour and count as a contribution. This may grant her a share of the man's property during divorce.

She said:

“A wife can get share of husband's property during divorce Will the court share the property of a man with his wife when in fact, she did not contribute anything?

“The answer is yes. Contribution in the eyes of the court or in the eyes of law is not just about money. If it can be shown that the woman gave birth to a child or children, maintain the family, took care of the family, while the man was out there looking for jobs and he got money to build those properties. That woman's commitment can be seen as a contribution.”

In a chat with Legit.ng, Barrister Gift shared more insight into her post and the compensation women get after divorce.

She said:

"It happens in courts every day. Now, the mischief that this rule wants to create is a situation where a woman will be in a marriage, give her everything, children, cater for the family, take care of the husband, and do things a woman can do. And when it doesn't go rosy anymore, she's left with nothing.

"So, the court wants to cure that mischief where even inasmuch as she didn't bring finances, you wouldn't say her own contribution is invalid. So, at least set that up since the marriage is no longer in existence. So, basically, it's not just about the children.

"She has to get some compensation for being in the marriage for that time. So, each case is dependent on its facts. So, this is a discretionary law, or should I say a decision of the courts."

Watch the video below:

Reactions as lawyer advises women on property

@Praize said:

“My husband is currently denying that we have a property together. He lives in the house we built and the documents are with him but he lied in court that he is living in a rented apartment.”

@On God said:

“Can she get part of my property when she cheats and have evidence what will happen in court bit no child between both of us.”

@Maverick said:

“Wot of if The Woman did not ve Children with the man??”

@Jerry Zeno said:

“Fairy-tale.”

@Ugonna Leonard672 said:

“Na there ur eyes is. Come nd take let me see.”

In related stories, a young divorced lady shared why she'd never advise women to leave their marriage, while another explained why she left her marriage after four years.

Lawyer advises men on property during divorce

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that a female lawyer advised men on how to legally protect their property from their wives in the event of a divorce.

She stated that if a woman took part of a man’s property after divorce, then he was not a smart man.

The lawyer explained how men could register their properties in the name of their kids, and many reacted to the viral post.

Source: Legit.ng