FAMILY LAW PRACTICE
Family Lawyers in Nigeria | Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Adoption, Inheritance & Family Disputes
Family disputes often involve some of the most sensitive and life-changing issues individuals and families will ever face. At SUN NATHA-ALADE & PARTNERS (SNATHAP), we provide strategic, compassionate, and results-driven legal representation in all aspects of family law.
Whether you are considering divorce, seeking custody of a child, enforcing maintenance obligations, protecting your rights in a family property dispute, pursuing adoption, or resolving inheritance conflicts, our experienced family lawyers are committed to protecting your interests and achieving practical solutions.
Our approach combines legal excellence, confidentiality, empathy, and effective dispute resolution to help clients navigate complex family matters with confidence.
Divorce, Judicial Separation & Dissolution of Marriage
The breakdown of a marriage can be emotionally and financially challenging. We provide comprehensive legal representation throughout the divorce process while safeguarding our clients’ rights and future interests.
Our Services Include:
- Divorce petitions
- Defence of divorce proceedings
- Judicial separation
- Nullity of marriage proceedings
- Dissolution of customary marriages
- Islamic divorce matters
- Decree Nisi applications
- Decree Absolute applications
- Matrimonial settlements
- Divorce-related negotiations and litigation
We regularly advise clients dealing with irretrievable breakdown of marriage, prolonged separation, adultery, abandonment, domestic violence, and other matrimonial disputes.
Child Custody, Parental Rights & Visitation
Few legal disputes are more important than those affecting children. Our lawyers assist parents and guardians in securing arrangements that promote the welfare and best interests of the child.
Our Services Include:
- Sole custody applications
- Joint custody arrangements
- Child access and visitation rights
- Custody modification applications
- Relocation of children disputes
- Emergency custody proceedings
- International child custody disputes
- Enforcement of custody orders
We work to ensure that children’s welfare, stability, education, and emotional development remain protected.
Child Maintenance & Child Support Claims
Children are entitled to proper financial support from their parents. We represent clients seeking maintenance orders and enforcement of financial obligations.
Our Services Include:
- Child maintenance applications
- Monthly support orders
- School fees contribution claims
- Medical expense contribution claims
- Recovery of unpaid child support
- Enforcement of maintenance orders
- Maintenance variation applications
We help ensure that children receive the care and financial support necessary for their wellbeing.
Property Settlement & Asset Division After Divorce
Property disputes frequently arise during divorce proceedings. Our lawyers advise clients regarding the division and protection of matrimonial assets.
Our Services Include:
- Division of matrimonial property
- Ownership disputes concerning matrimonial homes
- Real estate disputes between spouses
- Business ownership disputes
- Asset tracing and recovery
- Hidden asset investigations
- Financial settlement negotiations
We strive to secure fair and equitable outcomes while protecting our clients’ financial interests.
Domestic Violence, Protection Orders & Family Safety
Every individual deserves protection from abuse, intimidation, harassment, and violence.
Our Services Include:
- Protection orders
- Restraining orders
- Domestic violence petitions
- Child protection proceedings
- Emergency intervention applications
- Enforcement of protective orders
We act swiftly to protect vulnerable individuals and families from harm.
Spousal Maintenance & Alimony
Financial support obligations may continue during and after divorce proceedings.
Our Services Include:
- Interim maintenance applications
- Post-divorce maintenance claims
- Spousal support disputes
- Maintenance variation applications
- Enforcement proceedings
We provide practical legal guidance regarding maintenance rights and obligations.
Inheritance, Succession & Family Property Disputes
Inheritance and succession disputes are among the most common family-related legal matters in Nigeria.
Our Services Include:
- Family property disputes
- Inheritance claims
- Widow inheritance disputes
- Customary inheritance disputes
- Beneficiary disputes
- Challenges to exclusion from inheritance
- Distribution of family property
- Succession-related litigation
We help clients protect family assets and enforce their lawful inheritance rights.
Adoption & Child Welfare Proceedings
We assist individuals and families seeking to adopt children in compliance with Nigerian law.
Our Services Include:
- Local adoption proceedings
- Step-parent adoption
- Adoption compliance advisory
- Court adoption orders
- Adoption documentation and filings
We guide clients through every stage of the adoption process.
Paternity, Legitimacy & Parental Status Disputes
Questions concerning parentage often have significant legal implications for children and parents alike.
Our Services Include:
- Declaration of paternity proceedings
- DNA-related disputes
- Child legitimacy applications
- Birth registration disputes
- Custody rights of unmarried fathers
We provide discreet and effective legal representation in sensitive parentage matters.
Guardianship Applications & Child Care Arrangements
Where parents are deceased, incapacitated, absent, or unable to care for a child, guardianship may be required.
Our Services Include:
- Guardianship applications
- Court-appointed guardianship proceedings
- Child care and custody arrangements
- Guardianship disputes
- Welfare-related applications
Our focus remains the protection and welfare of children.
Prenuptial, Postnuptial & Marital Agreements
Proactive legal planning can prevent future disputes and protect family wealth.
Our Services Include:
- Prenuptial agreements
- Postnuptial agreements
- Marital property agreements
- Asset protection structures
- Family business protection strategies
These agreements provide certainty, clarity, and long-term protection.
Family Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Not every family dispute requires litigation. Many matters can be resolved through structured negotiation and mediation.
Our Services Include:
- Divorce settlement negotiations
- Child custody settlements
- Property settlement negotiations
- Family mediation
- Private dispute resolution
- Collaborative family law solutions
ADR often provides faster, less costly, and less adversarial outcomes.
Why Choose SUN NATHA-ALADE & PARTNERS (SNATHAP)?
- Experienced Family Law Practitioners
- Strong Divorce and Custody Practice
- Child-Centred Representation
- Strategic Negotiation and Mediation Skills
- Effective Courtroom Advocacy
- Confidential and Compassionate Service
- Practical Solutions for Complex Family Disputes
- Commitment to Protecting Clients and Their Families
Whether you are facing a divorce, custody dispute, maintenance claim, adoption process, inheritance conflict, domestic violence matter, or family property dispute, SUN NATHA-ALADE & PARTNERS is committed to providing trusted legal guidance and effective representation every step of the way.