According to an article published in the International Journal of Sociology on family systems in Nigeria, Nigerian family law differs from tribe to tribe and is very complicated (Otite 1991). Detailed information on the above-mentioned topics, is provided in the attached documents.

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Akande Jadesola. 1993. "Women and the Law," Women in Law. Edited by Akintunde O. Obilade et al. Baton Rouge, La.: Southern University Law Centre, pp. 6-13.

Atsenuwa, V. Ayodele. 1993. "Women's Rights Within the Family Context: Law and Practice," Women in Law. Edited by Akintunde O. Obilade et al. Baton Rouge, La.: Southern University Law Centre, pp. 116-133.

International Journal of Sociology of the Family [New Delhi]. Vol. 21, No. 2, Otite O. "Marriage and Family Systems in Nigeria," pp. 15-53.

Akande Jadesola. 1993. "Women and the Law," Women in Law. Edited by Akintunde O. Obilade et al. Baton Rouge, La.: Southern University Law Centre, pp. 6-13.

Atsenuwa, V. Ayodele. 1993. "Women's Rights Within the Family Context: Law and Practice," Women in Law. Edited by Akintunde O. Obilade et al. Baton Rouge, La.: Southern University Law Centre, pp. 116-133.

International Journal of Sociology of the Family [New Delhi]. 1991. Vol. 21, No. 2. Otite O. "Marriage and Family Systems in Nigeria," pp. 15-53.