Removing a mortgage (technically called a Discharge of Mortgage) from your land title in Uganda is a formal legal process that confirms the loan has been fully repaid. While you can technically do this yourself, using a lawyer is highly…
If you have chosen to work with Lawyer Arnold Ashaba (also known as “Arnold the Ugandan Lawyer”) for your document attestation, you are engaging a practitioner well-versed in immigration and document legalization in Kampala. To complete the process using his…
In Uganda, the grounds for divorce have evolved significantly from what is written in the old Divorce Act (Cap 249). While the Act originally set different rules for men and women, the Constitutional Court (in the landmark case Uganda Association…
Getting court bail in Uganda is a constitutional right under Article 23(6) of the Constitution. Having a lawyer like Arnold Ashaba—who is known for his work in Criminal law in Kampala—can significantly streamline the process. Here is a simple guide…
Filing for a divorce in Uganda is a structured legal process governed primarily by the Divorce Act (Cap. 249) and recent judicial precedents. While a new Marriage Bill (2024-2026) is currently being debated in Parliament to modernize these laws (potentially…
In Uganda, you can conduct a land search either online through the National Land Information System (NLIS) or physically at a Ministry Zonal Office (MZO). Both methods cost a tax of UGX 10,000 per search. Here is the step-by-step guide…
Getting a marriage certificate in Uganda using a lawyer is a process that involves the lawyer managing the legal prerequisites, documentation, and submissions to the relevant government authority, which is currently the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) (the marriage…
A Single Status Letter (also known as a Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage or Marital Status Letter) is a crucial document for a Ugandan citizen intending to marry outside Uganda. In Uganda, this is primarily issued by the Uganda…
Getting a Statutory Declaration in Uganda using a lawyer is a professional and reliable process. Statutory Declarations are solemn statements of fact used for non-court administrative and legal purposes, as opposed to Affidavits, which are typically restricted to court proceedings.…