Experienced Business & Family Lawyers in Nigeria

Ren Attorneys for Family & Business Lawyers

  • We have mastered the fundamental and advanced aspects of dissolution of marriage in Nigeria and experienced a wide range of challenges with complex issues in this area of law.

  • Let us be your eyes and ears in Nigeria. We research legal, business, economic, and social issues. We carry out investigations and make reports on findings on business and personal issues.

  • We take advantage of the most modern technological innovations to improve our client’s experience.

  • We understand how businesses operate, generate profit, and achieve their objectives within a competitive and dynamic market.

  • We are quite flexible with our fees and other charges.

  • We value our integrity.

  • Immigration Lawyer in Abuja

    Cynthia Onyekwere

    Corporate Law

  • Family Lawyer in Abuja

    Precious Ufomba

    Family & Tort Law

  • Family lawyer in Abuja

    Ubong Umoren

    Contract & Commercial

Our Practice Areas in Nigeria

Ren Attorneys provides legal guidance and services across an extensive range of areas, not all of which may be listed below. Don't hesitate to contact us if you want to enlist our services, but don’t find it immediately referenced below.

FAMILY LAW

    • Filing for divorce or Legal Separation.

    • Handling the division of Matrimonial Assets.

    • Spousal support (Alimony)

    • Representation in court or mediation sessions.

  • 1. Legal Custody

    • Refers to the right to make major decisions about the child's life, such as education, healthcare, and religion.

    • Sole Legal Custody: Only one parent has the authority to make these decisions.

    • Joint Legal Custody: Both parents share decision-making responsibilities.

    2. Physical Custody

    • Refers to where the child lives and who takes care of their daily needs.

    • Sole Physical Custody: The child resides primarily with one parent, and the other may have visitation rights.

    • Joint Physical Custody: The child spends significant time living with both parents, though not necessarily equal time.

    3. Shared Custody

    • Combines aspects of joint legal and physical custody, with both parents sharing responsibilities and time with the child equally or nearly equally.

    4. Split Custody

    • Applies when there are multiple children, and each parent has custody of one or more children, though this arrangement is less common.

    5. Bird's Nest Custody

    • A less common arrangement where the child remains in one home, and the parents take turns living with them there.

    6. Temporary Custody

    • Granted on a short-term basis while a permanent custody arrangement is being determined.

    7. Third-Party Custody (Guardianship)

    • Someone other than the parents, such as a relative or a close family friend, is granted custody.

  • Handling the legal process of adoption (domestic, international, stepparent, or foster care)

    Ensuring compliance with state and federal laws related to adoption.

    Assisting with termination of parental rights when necessary

  • Marriage in Nigeria can be classified into three main types:

    • Statutory Marriage: Governed by the Marriage Act, it is monogamous and requires formal registration at a marriage registry.

    • Customary Marriage: Based on the customs and traditions of the ethnic group involved. Polygamy is permitted under this system.

    • Islamic Marriage: Governed by Islamic laws (Sharia), primarily for Muslims. Polygamy is allowed, with a limit of four wives under specific conditions.

    Requirements for Marriage:

    • Consent of both parties.

    • Compliance with the type of marriage (e.g., bride price for customary marriage or registry requirements for statutory marriage).

  • process of preparing for the management and distribution of a person's assets after their death or incapacitation. It ensures that your financial affairs are handled according to your wishes and that your loved ones are provided for. Here’s an overview of key aspects of estate planning:

    1. Wills

    A will is a legal document that specifies how your assets should be distributed after your death. It can also name guardians for minor children. Without a will, state laws determine how your estate is distributed, which may not reflect your wishes.

    2. Trusts

    A trust is a legal arrangement where a trustee holds and manages assets for the benefit of the beneficiaries. Trusts can help avoid probate, reduce estate taxes, and provide for minor children or disabled beneficiaries. Common types include:

    • Revocable Living Trusts: Allow you to manage and change the trust during your lifetime.

    • Irrevocable Trusts: Once established, they cannot be changed. They can help protect assets from creditors and reduce estate taxes.

    3. Powers of Attorney

    • Financial Power of Attorney: Designates someone to handle your financial affairs if you're unable to do so.

    • Healthcare Power of Attorney: Appoints someone to make medical decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated.

    4. Living Will or Advance Healthcare Directive

    A living will outlines your preferences for medical care if you become terminally ill or incapacitated and cannot communicate your wishes.

    5. Beneficiary Designations

    Some assets, such as life insurance policies, retirement accounts, and certain bank accounts, allow you to designate beneficiaries directly. These assets typically pass outside of a will.

    6. Estate Taxes

    Depending on the value of your estate, you may be subject to federal or state estate taxes. Effective estate planning can minimize these taxes.

    7. Probate

    Probate is the legal process of validating a will and distributing assets under court supervision. It can be time-consuming and costly. Certain estate planning tools, such as trusts, can help avoid probate.

    8. Gifts

    Giving away assets during your lifetime can reduce the size of your estate and the taxes that may be due. The IRS allows tax-free gifting up to a certain annual amount.

    9. Charitable Giving

    You can include charitable donations in your estate plan to support causes you care about. This can also provide tax benefits for your estate.

    10. Digital Assets

    Estate planning should address digital assets, such as online accounts, social media profiles, and cryptocurrencies. Designating access to these assets ensures they are properly managed or closed after your death.

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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

  • Protects original works of authorship, such as:

    • Literary works (books, articles)

    • Music and lyrics

    • Films, TV shows, and videos

    • Software

    • Artworks (paintings, sculptures, photographs)

    • Protects brand identifiers, such as:

      • Names

      • Logos

      • Slogans

      • Symbols or designs used in business

    • Ensures consumers can distinguish between products or services of different companies.

    • Protects new inventions, processes, or methods that are:

      • Novel

      • Useful

      • Non-obvious

    • Types of patents include:

      • Utility patents (inventions and functional innovations)

      • Design patents (ornamental designs)

      • Plant patents (new plant varieties)

  • The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is empowered by law to regulate and control the manufacture, importation, exportation, advertisement, distribution and sale of regulated goods like cosmetics, drugs and food in Nigeria.

     

    Okey IP’s services include full registration of products in both categories, as currently set out by NAFDAC: drugs and food.

    1.            Drugs include medical devices, vaccines, chemicals and pesticides, veterinary products, nutraceuticals and                ..........supplements, herbal preparations and cosmetics. Clinical trials of drugs are also regulated by NAFDAC.

    2.            Food products include processed and semi-processed food, bottled or sachet water, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, etc.

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CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL

  • We offer consular services for clients, such as legalising documents and other applications.

  • Over 30 countries where you can acquire citizenship through investments from the United States to the Solomon Islands.

  • Legal aspects of business operations, transactions, and governance. It covers a wide range of areas, including contract law, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, intellectual property, and dispute resolution.

  • Immigration law encompasses the rules, regulations, and procedures governing who can enter, stay, and work in a country. It also includes laws related to visas, residency, and citizenship.

  • Conduct searches and verification of title documents. Perfection of Title Documents. Drafting and review of deed of assignment, irrevocable power of attorney, and other transfer documents.

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