Can I divorce my wife for threat to life?

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Last Updated: Sep 1, 2025
Can I divorce my wife for threat to life?

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Silverwrit Attorneys

Silverwrit Attorneys

Sep 1, 2025
Best Answer

Yes. It's a behaviour for which you cannot reasonably be expected to live with your wife. Section 15 (2) (C) of the Matrimonial Causes Act.

You can reach out if you need to file divorce: +234 916 793 5575

Guidance Law Firm

Guidance Law Firm

Sep 1, 2025

Yes.

If your wife threats your life, it can be a ground to file for divorce. Section 15 of the Matrimonial Causes Act outlines several grounds upon which a person can bring a petition for dissolution of marriage, one of which is that the Respondent (your wife in this case) has conducted herself in the manner that you are not reasonably expected to contnue to live with her. 

If she is threatening your life, then she is conducting herself in manner that you are not reasonably expected to continue to live with her. 

Thank you.

Ndubuisi Nwegwa, Esq.

Guidance Law Firm

guidancelawfirm@gmail.com 

08160799343

CO-dunni Law Solicitors

CO-dunni Law Solicitors

Sep 1, 2025

Yes, you can. Reach out to our Law firm co-dunni Law Solicitors on 07035741137 or via email on codunnilawsolicitorsa@gmail.com

Law Office Attorney SVETISLAV STOJANOSKI, LL.M.

Law Office Attorney SVETISLAV STOJANOSKI, LL.M.

Sep 1, 2025

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I can help you.

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