A private legal practitioner, Senator Hotor Esq. has set the record straight when it comes to separation of marriage.
According to the lawyer, the person who initiates the divorce process does not necessarily foot the bill for the legal process.
He said that the court can sometimes order that the bill be paid by the other partner be it the man or woman depending on their financial capability.
“When it comes to the bill, the court can even order either the husband or the wife to pay for the bill of other party during pending litigation.”
“So the partner is going through the divorce, she can’t afford it and it’s a strain on her mental health, it’s going to potentially affect her life as to whether she can stay in the marriage, but she can’t afford it so it’s like a prison for her.”
“But you can afford it, you have a lot of money, the court can order that you pay for it,” he explained.
Speaking on Joy Prime’s Prime Morning, Mr. Hotor also mentioned that being the first to file for divorce does not mean one will lose their property to the other party.
According to him, the court is a court of justice therefore being the first to file for the divorce does not make that party right, it is in the power of the court to deliberate the issue and rule fairly.
“The court is a court of justice, it’s a court where fairness is done and shown, and so when you come before the court, it’s not because you came first, you must prove your case,” he said.
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