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Chilipepper: 10:26pm On May 03
Canadian-based Nigerian man cries out as estranged wife allegedly demands full custody of their kids, total control of family assets, and leaves him emotionally drained: ‘I gave them the best life, now I’m not even allowed to decide in my kids’ lives!’

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Kobojunkie: 10:51pm On May 03
Chilipepper:
Canadian-based Nigerian man cries out as estranged wife allegedly demands full custody of their kids, total control of family assets, and leaves him emotionally drained: ‘I gave them the best life, now I’m not even allowed to decide in my kids’ lives!’
Stop ranting. You can equally file for full-custody of your children in court, too. 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

The law allows anyone to file for full-custody of the children in a divorce case. During the proceedings, both may decide to negotiate and settle for shared custody instead. Stop making unnecessary noise for zero-value attention. If your case is in court, you are best to be on your best behavior and maybe leave social media until after the case is done. angry

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Helpout12345: 12:37am On May 04
The man should get a lawyer if his case is complicated.

What I know is that if the man is not a criminal, a drug addict and no proof of him being abusive to his children, he can get 50pct custody in court by just showing up in court even without a lawyer.

Women requesting full custody and all assets when they file for divorce in western countries is a general standard template. It doesn't mean she will get all the "wish list" on the template in court.

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Namaster: 7:12am On May 04
People FRET too much over legal matters.
They get a message from a lawyer and they PANIC.

This is a just a LETTER. It does NOT mean anything.

ANYBODY can demand ANYTHING from ANYBODY in a letter or even a lawsuit.

Doesn't mean they'll get it.

The man NEEDS to get himself a lawyer. And STOP posting on social media.

Without evidence of abuse or abandonment, T legal and physical custody is more likely.

Andtheir finances will determine the child arrangements.

ONLY thing that is guaranteed is she'll definitely take half HIS properties and investments. But he's also going to be able to take half of HER own properties and investments. However little they may be.

FINALLY, men need to stop acting like FOOLS!

You got married in Nigeria, DON'T divorce her abroad.

That's what DETTY DECEMBER is for.

"Yes Honey, your Christmas gift is at Ikeja High Court".

You have to be STRATEGIC about these things.

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zoghys: 7:35am On May 04
Kobojunkie:
Stop ranting. You can equally file for full-custody of your children in court, too. 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

The law allows anyone to file for full-custody of the children in a divorce case. During the proceedings, both may decide to negotiate and settle for shared custody instead. Stop making unnecessary noise for zero-value attention. If your case is in court, you are best to be on your best behavior and maybe leave social media until after the case is done. angry

How is this ranting now, I don't get?. In the best interest of the kids a t custody would have been the best. Abeg, this shit can be traumatizing ooo. I pray common sense prevail at the end.

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Starz825(m): 7:47am On May 04
Omooo

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Omoooo

For This life just Stay guided...cos life go show you a lot ...but ma foor..

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DeltaBachelor(m): 8:01am On May 04
Sorry o
PerfectStranger(m): 3:00pm On May 04
This generation of marriages are big scam.

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pacino26(m): 4:02pm On May 04
I saw the post on Facebook. I think women are same worldwide and the only reason the ones in Nigeria appear normal is because of extant laws; traditional & secular. The day we in Africa get to that point where women think they are in FREE in feminist , expect men to start dropping like flies. Gradually the boy child is becoming an endangered sex.

Our Nigerian women so exploited the loopholes in the UK system that even the police started to advice them against reporting their husbands.

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Kobojunkie: 4:27pm On May 04
zoghys:
✓ How is this ranting now, I don't get?. In the best interest of the kids a t custody would have been the best. Abeg, this shit can be traumatizing ooo. I pray common sense prevail at the end.
t custody is not always in the best interest of the kids. That is why each situation is treated on a case by case basis in the courts. undecided

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Kobojunkie: 4:28pm On May 04
PerfectStranger:
This generation of marriages are big scam.
The previous were the scams. What you see today is reality finally setting in to help correct the cruelty of the past. undecided

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zoghys: 4:48pm On May 04
Kobojunkie:
t custody is not always in the best interest of the kids. That is why each situation is treated on a case by case basis in the courts. undecided

Says who, you expect one of the parent to have full access to the kids while the other parent just pay child . Every kid should enjoy the love of both parent, and that's it expect when one of the parent is incapable.

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Kobojunkie: 5:08pm On May 04
zoghys:
Says who, you expect one of the parent to have full access to the kids while the other parent just pay child . Every kid should enjoy the love of both parent, and that's it expect when one of the parent is incapable.
Says the Law, Psychiatrists, and other Childcare experts whose opinions may be called upon to weigh in on the situation. undecided

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Day169: 7:57pm On May 04
From the little I've seen and know, he's as good as kissing his family goodbye.
.. some folks may lose it and take things to the extreme when they can take it no more.
It might be better that the man makes his way back home and starts life all over again.
I believe the kids will later look for him.

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Onegai(f): 2:26am On May 05
Namaster:


You got married in Nigeria, DON'T divorce her abroad.

That's what DETTY DECEMBER is for.

"Yes Honey, your Christmas gift is at Ikeja High Court".

You have to be STRATEGIC about these things.


Errr, don't think this always works. I know a couple that the man is divorcing his 2nd wife here and she's filed abroad (and sued him for a bazillion $$). As long as both of them are domiciled abroad, the other person will have her lawyer argue that the man filed in Nigeria because he's trying to take advantage of a corrupt judicial system (which is exactly what the 2nd wife argued in US court and she got that).

I mean, what oyinbo judge won't hear that and nod in agreement, especially now that people are now faking legal divorce documents because they want to japa and they're rejecting them abroad because of verification?

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AngelicBeing: 3:25pm On May 05
Namaster:
People FRET too much over legal matters.
They get a message from a lawyer and they PANIC.

This is a just a LETTER. It does NOT mean anything.

ANYBODY can demand ANYTHING from ANYBODY in a letter or even a lawsuit.

Doesn't mean they'll get it.

The man NEEDS to get himself a lawyer. And STOP posting of social media.

Without evidence of abuse or abandonment, T legal and physical custody is more likely.

Andtheir finances will determine the child arrangements.

ONLY thing that is guaranteed is she'll definitely take half HIS properties and investments. But he's also going to be able to take half of HER own properties and investments. However little they may be.

FINALLY, men need to stop acting like FOOLS!

You got married in Nigeria, DON'T divorce her abroad.

That's what DETTY DECEMBER is for.

"Yes Honey, your Christmas gift is at Ikeja High Court".

You have to be STRATEGIC about these things.
Hahaha, LoL at Detty December/ Divorce the mugu wife, for posting this comment, you are not going to Heaven again, l will cancel ✖️ your name from the of Heaven, hahaha 🤣

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Judolisco(m): 5:07pm On May 05
Sorry but shey una no get elders 4 una family?

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free2ryhme: 5:08pm On May 05
Chilipepper:
Canadian-based Nigerian man cries out as estranged wife allegedly demands full custody of their kids, total control of family assets, and leaves him emotionally drained: ‘I gave them the best life, now I’m not even allowed to decide in my kids’ lives!’

Canada’s family law emphasizes the importance of both parents in a child’s upbringing, which is why sole custody is not easily granted. The ex-husband should refrain from social media displays—he once cared deeply for this woman. Many people enter marriages they’re not ready for, often due to family pressure. Before committing to any relationship, take time to heal, love yourself, and find happiness within. Do not burden others with unresolved pain or enter relationships for selfish gain. Marriage is sacred—respect its principles, or reconsider your readiness. This message applies equally to all, regardless of gender.

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nairalanda1(m): 5:08pm On May 05
Helpout12345:
The man should get a lawyer if his case is complicated.

What I know is that if the man is not a criminal, a drug addict and no proof of him being abusive to his children, he can get 50pct custody in court by just showing up in court even without a lawyer.

Women requesting full custody and all assets when they file for divorce in western countries is a general standard template. It doesn't mean she will get all the "wish list" on the template in court.

Yes, at the end, he should countersue, and eventually both sides will hash out an agreement that involves shared custody and shared assets.

He should stop panicking and GET A GOOD LAWYER.

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Lacrimmosa(f): 5:09pm On May 05
Omoo

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mrdharkchild(m): 5:10pm On May 05
Before you start blaming the woman, I reading the part where he said he decided to walk out of the marriage.

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ogaontop(m): 5:10pm On May 05
Some women are heartless, this guy is clearly heart broken!!

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SensualMan1(m): 5:10pm On May 05
Never, never never never ever bring ur Nigerian wife to a developed country.

Don't try it.

If u do, ur ruin is not far fetched.

Don't ever marry a poor girl and upgrade her to a life she's never used to.

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nairalanda1(m): 5:10pm On May 05
PerfectStranger:
This generation of marriages are big scam.

No, marriage is hard work. The problem is, both sides don't want to...no , the problem is, humans as a whole do not like hard work.

I mean, tell anyone, man or woman, that the thing they are about to do involves hard work, and you will see frown on their faces.

Western media even made matters worse with the prince and princess stuff. Princess Merelda marries her prince and lives happliy ever after. MIlls and boon and all them romance novels finished matter. FIlms...lol. The thing is, they don't follow what happens after the glorious wedding...the tears, the need to forgive each other, the arguments, the irritations, etc etc...because it would spoil the mood.

Marriage is hard work. At the end, its the humans who are ready to do the hard work that have long lasting marriages that work. Nothing like scam.

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SarkinYarki: 5:11pm On May 05
Another mumu Nigerian man has fallen to pay as you go woman ...as a man avoid any woman that you must spend money before she gives you anything

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ppogba: 5:12pm On May 05
A failure is advising men to booth out their wives based on his own experience.

No be juju be dis?

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Basicend: 5:13pm On May 05
Men are always ones crying marriage matters abroad (UK, US Canada etc). Especially divorce, domestic abuse or violence issues.

Lol. You guys should start weighing your options properly.

An average Nigerian lady wld take advantage of the legal structure in those places and become a wild beast.

It is wise to widen your options before taking her there.

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merits(m): 5:14pm On May 05
How that take concern us.Japa and face your japa in the sane country.

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Cmanforall: 5:14pm On May 05
It's not easy gor some men abroad

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Omoawoke(m): 5:14pm On May 05
Two people must suffer in this life

Feminists and Simps

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nairalanda1(m): 5:15pm On May 05
SarkinYarki:
Another mumu Nigerian man has fallen to pay as you go woman ...as a man avoid any woman that you must spend money before she gives you anything

NO, both the man and the woman forgot that marriage is , basically, both man and woman serving each other.

Instead both of them approach it from a transactional thing. Man spends on woman because seggs. Woman takes money from man because she must acheive her dreams and get out of poverty.

When you approach marriage as transaction, that's a one way street to breakup.

Most of us here claim christian, and forget that Jesus said that he who must be great must be a servant...man and woman.

At no point did I say the man or the woman was right,or wrong o.

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