STATUTORY MARRIAGE
In a statutory marriage, a man and a woman can only be wed to one another at a time, making it effectively a monogamous union. It is subject to the rules and regulations of the Marriage Act; this kind of marriage is also referred to as marriage under the Act. For the couple, as well as their offspring, it confers significant advantages and privileges concerning inheritance, wills, and other family-related problems. In Nigeria, a legally sanctioned marriage must begin at the Marriage Registry and may conclude at any permitted public location, including places of worship. What is statutory marriage's legal framework? The following federal laws govern statutory marriage in Nigeria: …