Gabriel Vrs Oforiwaa [2023] GHADC 265 (4 April 2023)

Gabriel Vrs Oforiwaa [2023] GHADC 265 (4 April 2023)

The marriage had broken down beyond reconciliation, justifying dissolution. The respondent is entitled to a financial settlement for her contributions during the marriage. Custody of Zebulun is granted to the respondent based on the social enquiry report, with the petitioner to maintain the children and pay a lump sum to the respondent.

Citation
[2023] GHADC 265
Parties
Petitioner: Fenning Osei Gabriel; Respondent: Abigail Oforiwaa
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
4 April 2023
Procedural Posture
Divorce / Judgment
Outcome
Marriage dissolved; custody and maintenance orders issued; property settlement awarded.
Legal Topics
Dissolution of Marriage, Custody, Maintenance, Property Settlement
Source Language
English
Family Law Dissolution of Marriage Custody Maintenance Property Settlement

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Parties

Fenning Osei Gabriel

Petitioner

Abigail Oforiwaa

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage between the parties had broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Whether the petitioner should be granted custody of Zebulun
  3. 3 What is the reasonable amount to be awarded the respondent as a push off

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage had broken down beyond reconciliation, justifying dissolution. The respondent is entitled to a financial settlement for her contributions during the marriage. Custody of Zebulun is granted to the respondent based on the social enquiry report, with the petitioner to maintain the children and pay a lump sum to the respondent.

Court Disposition

Marriage dissolved; custody and maintenance orders issued; property settlement awarded.

Orders

  • Ordinance marriage between the parties is dissolved.
  • Custody of Zebulun granted to the respondent; custody of other children also to the respondent with access to the petitioner.