High Court of Uganda Dissolves 31-Year Marriage over Cruelty and Constructive Desertion
By Nomad Advocates In Hope Kyomugisha v Friday Herbert Mugisha (Divorce Cause No. 103 of 2023), the High Court of Uganda (Family Division) dissolved a long-standing Christian marriage on grounds of cruelty and constructive desertion, while making detailed orders on the distribution of matrimonial property. The parties were married in 1992 at St. James Cathedral,...
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REGISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF FOREIGN JUDGMENTS IN UGANDA
By Nomad Advocates The High Court in Uganda dismissed an application in the matter of Rodgers Matifari Obata v. Wakesa Patrick (Miscellaneous Application No. 30 of 2024) where the Applicant sought orders that the judgment and decree delivered by the High Court of Kenya Holden at Bugoma vide Succession Cause No. 195 of 2014, be...
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Applying for divorce in Uganda where a spouse is abusive, violent, or threatening
By Nomad Advocates Domestic violence and spousal abuse are serious violations of human dignity and fundamental rights. In Uganda, the law recognises that a marriage cannot be sustained where one spouse is subjected to cruelty, violence, threats, or emotional abuse. Victims of abusive marriages have the right to seek protection and to apply for divorce...
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Estate Planning in Uganda: Why Wills and Trusts Matter
By Nomad Advocates Keywords: estate planning Uganda, wills and trusts lawyers, succession law Uganda Estate planning helps individuals control how their property is distributed after death. Without a valid will, estates are distributed under intestate succession laws, often leading to family conflict. A properly drafted will allows the appointment of executors and clear identification of...
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