Can I claim a house I built in my wives name during divorce?

In Nigeria
Last Updated: Oct 17, 2024
For some reasons the title documents of the house I built on in Nigeria was in the name Of my wife (marital name)
She parked off me in the United states, am back to Nigeria to stay in the house , Can I claim the house legally

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P.O OHIKHENA & Co

P.O OHIKHENA & Co

Oct 17, 2024
Best Answer

Are you people separated or divorced? Claiming the house also depends on some factors.

Contact us via mail paulohimatt@gmail.com or call/Whatsapp 08089901606 for more discussions.

CO-dunni Law Solicitors

CO-dunni Law Solicitors

Oct 17, 2024

No you can't because the law presume that anything given by a husband to his wife is an absolute gift. You can call us, because some factors can affect whether you can claim it or not.

ATTY SARAH JANE SUBIGA AT LAW

ATTY SARAH JANE SUBIGA AT LAW

Oct 24, 2024

Yes, you can claim the house according to me. enjoy!

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