Can Your Spouse Claim Half Your Property After Divorce? High Court 50/50 Property Ruling Explained

Did Justice Ebrima Jaiteh's landmark ruling change the law on divorce and property in The Gambia? A High Court judgment awarding a divorced wife a 50% share of matrimonial property has sparked nationwide debate, with many asking whether spouses are now automatically entitled to half of each other's property after divorce. Joining us is prominent Gambian lawyer and constitutional law expert Sheriff Kumba Jobe to unpack the judgment, explain what the court actually decided, clarify what the law says, and discuss what this means for marriage, divorce, and property rights in The Gambia. 📌 Was this a landmark ruling? 📌 Does every divorced spouse now get 50%? 📌 What is matrimonial property? 📌 How do courts determine ownership? Join the conversation live and share your views in the comments. #TheGambia #Justice #Marriage #Divorce #PropertyRights #Bitilo #HighCourt #Law