Is polygamy common in Nigeria?
Is polygamy common in Nigeria?
According to the Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey 2008, a third of married women in Nigeria are in polygamous unions and 16% of married men (aged 15-49) have more than one wife. Polygamy is more prevalent in northern Nigeria, which is predominantly Muslim.
Is bigamy a crime in Nigeria?
By law, bigamy, a by-product of polygamy, is a criminal offence punishable with imprisonment in Nigeria. It is an offence which arises from what is otherwise an incidence of marriage. Further, the paper specifically appraises the purport of Section 370 of the Criminal Code in the light of the decisions in Rex v.
Can a man legally marry two wives?
United States. Polygamy is the act or condition of a person marrying another person while still being lawfully married to another spouse. It is illegal in the United States. The crime is punishable by a fine, imprisonment, or both, according to the law of the individual state and the circumstances of the offense.
Can I move to Australia if I marry an Australian?
If you are engaged to an Australian citizen or permanent resident, then you may enter Australia on a Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 130) and marry your intended. To become a permanent resident, you must marry your Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen partner.
Does adultery affect divorce in Australia?
In accordance with the Family Law Act 1975, in Australia our system provides for ‘no-fault’ divorce. This means infidelity plays no part in whether there are sufficient grounds to obtain a divorce.
How long do you need to be separated before divorce in Australia?
12 months
How can I kick my husband out of the house Australia?
If you want to leave your family home, you can. In most cases, partners who are going to separate reach an agreement about who will leave the home. If they cannot agree, a family law court may be able to make an order that forces one partner to leave.
