A family is the basic and fundamental unit of a society. It is the basis for social order and it enjoys the recognition and protection of the state.

Family laws have been enacted worldwide to govern the family unit by ensuring each member of the family is protected against any infringements and it comprises , matrimonial laws, divorce laws, matrimonial property laws and the laws protecting the welfare of children.

We at O.R Advocates are sensitized to all matters legal arising from the family unit. We not only counsel our clients as they go through family related disputes herein divorce and custody but advise them on how best they can protect themselves and obtain the most ideal and favorable outcome.

We are constantly on the look out for emerging precedents and amendments to family laws that may impact our clients rights and obligations under the laws.

We handle matters family law that touch on different jurisdictions and other religions e.g Islamic law.

Succession law is simply the law that governs inheritance. These laws provide guidelines as to the making and preparation of wills, amendment of wills, drafting of codicils, verification of wills , creation of trusts and all matters arising out of intestacy.

The O.R clientele like all other humans face challenges arising out of sudden or imminent death and our firm is always ready and able to assist in streamlining the issues as presented.

A will is a legal document containing instructions as to what should be done with a person’s money and property after their death. If a person does not leave a will, their estate is distributed according to statutory probate rules.

We at O.R Advocates shall help you professionally draft your will and ensure its execution according to your wishes or in the case of intestacy help the family of the deceased petition the courts for a grant of letters of administration, obtain interim grants for purposes of collection and preservation of the estate of the deceased(ad colligenda bona) or a grant for purposes of filing a suit on behalf of the deceased.

Further our firm could assist you in the creation of a trust as the facts may be which are simply legal instruments which allow property to be held and dealt with by one person on behalf of another.