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I can''t divorce? Nigerian wife

lawler777
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23 Feb 14 #423460 by lawler777

Topic started by lawler777

Any one help me...... I was married to a Nigerian woman long time ago and have been separated for a long time...... I want a divorce but cannot get the marriage cert .... She says it''s lost ..... We married under traditional marriage .....but it seems we have no marriage certificate as I talked to the Nigerian ambassador who said only she can get the certificate...

I therefore cannot get a divorce cos cannot present the marriage certificate. What do I do?

NL_sadincheshire
Platinum Member

23 Feb 14 #423463 by NL_sadincheshire

Reply from NL_sadincheshire

hello lawler777
i don''t think a traditional nigerian marriage would be legally binding in the uk? particuarly if there is not official (legal) record of such a union?

lawler777
Posted by
Junior Member

23 Feb 14 #423464 by lawler777

Reply from lawler777

The original paper was ccepted by the British high commision but this is lost...... I have 3 adult kids to her but need the paper so I can divorce

NL_sadincheshire
Platinum Member

23 Feb 14 #423469 by NL_sadincheshire

Reply from NL_sadincheshire

hello Lawler777
other wikis can correct me but i don''t think you absolutely have to have your marriage certificate to apply for divorce, particularly after a separation of more than 2 years?!

lawler777
Posted by
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23 Feb 14 #423470 by lawler777

Reply from lawler777

I hope so cos I want to finish this and move forward

NL_sadincheshire
Platinum Member

23 Feb 14 #423472 by NL_sadincheshire

Reply from NL_sadincheshire

bless you
good luck

lawler777
Posted by
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23 Feb 14 #423476 by lawler777

Reply from lawler777

Thanks. It''s such a strange one as I and the kids know we should complete all but she seems to enjoy the control by not helping prove we are married

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