August 03, (THEWILL) – May, the first wife of Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has officially filed for divorce from her husband of 17 years.
After keeping calm through the controversies and the death of their son, she finally decided to take legal action against Yul and Judy Austin.
May is being represented in court by Femi Falana’s law firm and another law firm, Eculaw Group, while DPA Family Law Clinic, an organ of the DPA International Foundation, plays the support role.
“To avoid doubts, May Yul-Edochie filed a divorce petition against Yul. She also filed against Judy as a party cited, asking for N100 million in damages against Judy for adultery with her husband. Make no mistake about it, Yul and Judy are NOT husband and wife and cannot be so until Yul and May are divorced,” Emeka Ugwonye, a legal practitioner with Eclaw Firm wrote in a piece he posted on social media titled ‘Yul Edochie situation: Understanding the reality of it’.
“It is a combination of delusion and absurdity for the two to call themselves husband and wife yet,” he added.
In the statement, Ugwuonye revealed that Yul and his second wife received copies of the suit papers, which means they are aware of the lawsuit against them.
However, the duo is said to be avoiding the service of the process despite their awareness.
The legal practitioner also disclosed that the court bailiff tried many times to serve them, following the court rules, but they evaded the service of the court process.
He stated, “Despite the braggadocio and the social media stunts, Yul Edochie and Judy are facing serious legal challenges, and they seem ill-prepared for them, given that they have been evading service of process.
“In addition to the substantive petition, May also filed for an order of court restraining Yul from accessing their former marital home. That application is based on the fact that there are genuine security and safety concerns.”
Explaining reasons for the restriction order, Ugwonye allegedly noted that Yul’s behaviour has been erratic, irrational, aggressive, and increasingly threatening.
Ugwuonye further said that the actor is allegedly not acting on his will and may have been under some influence.
However, he noted that it is yet to be ascertained whether or not Yul was under any influence. Regardless, it assured that the appropriate measures are in place to protect his first and second wife and their children.
Yul unveiled Judy Austin as his second wife in April 2022 after they welcomed a son. Since the announcement, they have continuously been on the public radar for one controversy or the other.
“Last weekend, against all advice, Yul attempted to access the home, now occupied alone by May and her children. But he was stopped by the intervention of law enforcement. He was reminded that henceforth, all issues involving his marriage to May and dealings in that regard are subjudice. He should consult his lawyer when and if he hires one and be guided by such a lawyer,” Ugwuonye added.
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