Can two walk unless they are agreed? Since Marriage is about two people (the man and woman), who are of different background, opinion, ideologies, vocation, etc. there is bound to be the presence of elements of disagreement or disagreements between them, which may finally lead into an action for divorce in Court.
An action for divorce been brought in court is not prone to solutions through judicial process, but can be solved through other means aside the normal court process. Therefore people sought after these means. These means can be either Conventional or Alternative methods of solving disputes.
This project work is aimed at the Alternative method of solving disputes, particularly matrimonial dispute. Matrimonial disputes can be said to be dispute arising from the conflict between husband and his wife.
Should a husband seek the redress of the dispute between himself and his wife in court? Should a wife drive his husband to the court where it would be publicized? Should disputes between husband and wife be made public? These and many more questions arising from the solution of matrimonial disputes are answered in the process of this project work.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page i
Certification ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgement iv
Table of Cases v
Table of Statutes vi
Abbreviation vii
Abstract ix
Table of Contents x
CHAPTER ONE: GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1-13
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Aims and Objectives of the Study. 3
1.3 Scope of Research 3
1.4 Definition of Terms 4
1.5 Methodology 10
1.6 Literature Review 10
1.7 Conclusion 13
CHAPTER TWO: CONVENTIONAL METHODS 14-22
2.1 Adjudication 14
2.2 Conciliation 19
2.3 Reconciliation 21
CHAPTER THREE: ALTERNATIVE METHODS 23-34
3.1 Traditional Methods 23
3.2 Arbitration 25
CHAPTER FOUR: ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION 35-73
4.1 Introduction 35
4.2 Mediation 37
4.3 Mini-Trial 59
4.4 Negotiation 64
CHAPTER FIVE: GENERAL CONCLUSION 74-83
5.1 Conclusion and Summary 74
5.2 Recommendations 81
BIBLIOGRAPHY 84-88
