ABSTRACT
This project work examines divorce in the Nigerian legal system. The paper examines the efforts that have been made using various case reviews to appraise the position, nature and concept of Divorce in the Nigerian Legal System. Both customary and statutory laws concerning the dissolution of marriage in Nigeria were examined in accordance to the Matrimonial Causes Act (MCA). The study focused on; examining the laws regulating dissolution of marriages in Nigeria, exploring the causes of divorce under the grounds for divorce in the Matrimonial Causes Act (MCA), examining compliance with the provisions for dissolution of marriages by both parties and proposing modifications necessary in the laws regulating divorce and marriage.
There are no provisions in the Matrimonial Causes Act considering obvious conflict situations. People should respect the institution of customary marriage and approach competent customary court when they find it expedient to dissolve such marriages. Divorce should not always be the best option for couples for the sake of their children. Family of the couple should always help the two different individuals foresee the future failure of the couple children once divorce is allowed there two adult couples.
