Justice Oluwayoyin Odusanya of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has upheld a significant tenet of family law, stating that separation alone does not terminate a valid marriage unless a formal divorce is obtained. In her ruling, Justice Odusanya emphasized that the legal status of marriage remains intact despite physical separation. Furthermore, she recognized Mrs. Adenike Ajayi as the sole legitimate widow of the deceased, reinforcing her legal rights in relation to the estate. This decision underscores the importance of adhering to legal processes in matters of marital status and inheritance.
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