A female lawyer, Edidiong Offiong, was left in utter shock after discovering that her client, who had filed for divorce, was seven months pregnant for the same husband she was attempting to legally separate from.
The incident, which unfolded during a court session, was shared by Offiong on her law firm’s official Facebook page. She narrated how the divorce case she was handling took a completely unexpected turn, leaving her emotionally drained and professionally stunned.
Offiong explained that from the onset, she recommended peaceful settlement, noting that the husband was open to reconciliation. However, her client firmly declined all efforts at resolving the matter out of court.
Despite the husband’s persistent calls begging her to mediate or help speak to his wife directly, the client remained unyielding. With no progress in sight, Offiong proceeded with the court case as instructed.
The suit was making significant progress when, two weeks before a critical court appearance, the client informed her of her intention to withdraw the case. When asked for a valid reason, the client calmly disclosed she was pregnant.
Initially alarmed that the pregnancy could further complicate the case if another man was involved, the lawyer investigated and discovered to her greatest surprise that the pregnancy belonged to the same husband her client wanted to divorce.
The revelation caused a stir in court, especially when the opposing counsel cheekily suggested that the court should ask Offiong why she looked surprised if she had been informed. The opposing counsel had known about the pregnancy but chose to remain silent.
Offiong admitted she didn’t know whether to laugh or cry during the hearing. The husband smiled throughout, repeatedly thanking her, while the once-defiant client stood shyly behind him, creating a highly awkward atmosphere.
The lawyer expressed her frustration, lamenting the emotional toll the case had taken. She described the couple as two lovebirds who stressed her unnecessarily, only to reunite behind her back while litigation was ongoing.
She ended her account with advice to couples considering divorce: if you’re not fully ready to end your marriage, seek a break or attempt peace talks, don’t surprise your lawyer and the court with unexpected outcomes mid-trial.
The lawyer’s text in full:
I withdraw a divorce matter I have been handling for a client today in court.
Reasons; my client is about seven months pregnant for his husband.
I don’t have a problem with her pregnancy because they’re still married unless nature or the Court decides their divorce.
My frustration is that I first recommended amicable settlement, my client was not ready to give in at all but her husband was ready. I don’t know how the husband managed to get my contact, he keeps calling that I should persuade my client or I should help him do vvoman to vvoman talk with her. I did my best but my client said NEVER. I proceeded to Court as instructed by my client.
Suit was going well in court and we were at the verge of breakthrough, only for me to receive the shocking news two weeks ago that she wants to withdraw the suit. Well, I have no choice than to suit her but I must have a valid reason to tell the court. To my greatest amazement my client softly said she’s pregnant. I was scared if it’s for someone else so we find a way out. On further investigation, pregnancy is for her husband. N/B they’re currently on the divorce together.
Two love birds that had difficulty settling amicably stressed my brain
Not the opposing counsel telling the court that the court should ask me why I’m wearing a surprised face if “I was not informed”
God knows I wasn’t informed…! Counsel knew it but he kept quiet, waiting for my client to use his mouth and talk.
When I say I’m suffering, y’all think it’s a joke
When Lawyers or people in Court that witness this things say it, y’all think it’s a joke.
I didn’t know whether to cry or laugh. My client’s husband was smiling and thanking me a million times and my client was shy behind the husband…Iyip chi’ses di’nyanga mien
If you’re not ready for divorce, don’t take any step.
Try settlement first or you take a little break. Don’t come and take me by surprise after you’ve turn backyard and do one or two fucjkyydfffkkk with your partner…..ke ndo owo ekek o!