Stephanie Harriet Akuffo Vrs Aikins Okraku [2023] GHACC 169 (23 June 2023)

Stephanie Harriet Akuffo Vrs Aikins Okraku [2023] GHACC 169 (23 June 2023)

The petitioner proved the marriage had broken down beyond reconciliation due to the respondent's unreasonable behaviour and separation for over two years. The respondent did not contest the evidence. The court found it reasonable to dissolve the marriage, grant custody to the petitioner, and order maintenance for the child.

Citation
[2023] GHACC 169
Parties
Petitioner: Stephanie Harriet Akuffo; Respondent: Aikins Okraku
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
23 June 2023
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome
petition for divorce granted
Legal Topics
Divorce, Child Custody, Child Maintenance
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Child Custody Child Maintenance

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Parties

Stephanie Harriet Akuffo

Petitioner

Aikins Okraku

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage between the petitioner and respondent has broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Whether the petitioner is entitled to custody and maintenance of the child

Ratio Decidendi

The petitioner proved the marriage had broken down beyond reconciliation due to the respondent's unreasonable behaviour and separation for over two years. The respondent did not contest the evidence. The court found it reasonable to dissolve the marriage, grant custody to the petitioner, and order maintenance for the child.

Court Disposition

petition for divorce granted

Orders

  • Decree for dissolution of the Ordinance Marriage celebrated on 21st December, 2017.
  • Petitioner to present original marriage certificate for cancellation.