OHENE-SARFOA VRS PHILIP (A4/34/23) [2024] GHADC 115 (14 March 2024)

OHENE-SARFOA VRS PHILIP (A4/34/23) [2024] GHADC 115 (14 March 2024)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to irreconcilable differences and mutual allegations; custody of both children is awarded to the Petitioner in their best interest; property acquired during marriage is to be valued and shared equally, with first right of refusal to the Petitioner; Respondent to pay child maintenance and share educational and medical expenses.

Citation
OHENE-SARFOA VRS PHILIP (A4/34/23) [2024] GHADC 115 (14 March 2024)
Parties
Petitioner: Dorcas Ohene-Sarfoa; Respondent: Agyei Philip
Court
ghadc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
14 March 2024
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome
Petition granted; marriage dissolved; orders made on custody, maintenance, and property division.
Legal Topics
Divorce, Custody of Children, Division of Marital Property, Child Maintenance
Source Language
eng
Family Law Divorce Custody of Children Division of Marital Property Child Maintenance

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Parties

Dorcas Ohene-Sarfoa

Petitioner

Agyei Philip

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Whether custody of the children should be given to the Petitioner or Respondent
  3. 3 Whether the parties acquired the property during the marriage and are entitled to a 50% share

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to irreconcilable differences and mutual allegations; custody of both children is awarded to the Petitioner in their best interest; property acquired during marriage is to be valued and shared equally, with first right of refusal to the Petitioner; Respondent to pay child maintenance and share educational and medical expenses.

Court Disposition

Petition granted; marriage dissolved; orders made on custody, maintenance, and property division.

Orders

  • Marriage between the parties dissolved and certificate cancelled.
  • Custody of both children granted to Petitioner with reasonable access to Respondent.