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They Don’t Tell Women This About Marriage & Divorce | For Mannerless Woman

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In this powerful episode of For Mannerless Women, Adelle sits down with Barbara Malowa, senior partner at Alakona Law and the lawyer who supported Adelle through her own divorce. Together, they unpack the legal truths that every woman should know about marriage and divorce in Kenya. From understanding the marriage contract, property rights, and parental responsibility, to navigating divorce timelines, court processes, custody, and protection from emotional and physical abuse, this conversation is raw, informative, and deeply necessary. Barbara also breaks down: The 4 legal grounds for divorce in KenyaWhat proof the courts actually requireWhy marriage is easier to enter than exit legallyThe real cost and timeline of divorceWhat to do if you’re being financially bullied or emotionally abusedHow to document and protect yourself even when you're still in loveWhether you're married, thinking of leaving, or want to be prepared, this episode is for every woman determined to live shame-free and fully informed. 📍 Follow Barbara Malowa: website: https://alakonyalaw.co.ke/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbaramalowa Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-malowa 🔗 Join the Legally Clueless Africa community: Newsletter: www.legallycluelessafrica.comInstagram: @legallycluelessafricaTikTok: @legallycluelessafricaYouTube: Legally Clueless AfricaSubmit your story: forms.gle/kMn7Wae5N563JFGQ8

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