Afriyie Vrs Obugyei [2023] GHADC 408 (22 March 2023)

Afriyie Vrs Obugyei [2023] GHADC 408 (22 March 2023)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to the parties not living together for at least two years, respondent's desertion, and irreconcilable differences, with both parties consenting to dissolution. No sufficient evidence of adultery was provided.

Citation
Afriyie Vrs Obugyei [2023] GHADC 408 (22 March 2023)
Parties
Petitioner: Patrick Kodjo Okyere Afriyie; Respondent: Alice Amoakowaa Obugyei
Court
ghadc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
22 March 2023
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome
petition granted
Legal Topics
Divorce, Dissolution of Marriage, Matrimonial Causes, Desertion, Irreconcilable Differences
Source Language
eng
Family Law Divorce Dissolution of Marriage Matrimonial Causes Desertion Irreconcilable Differences

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Parties

Patrick Kodjo Okyere Afriyie

Petitioner

Alice Amoakowaa Obugyei

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to the parties not living together for at least two years, respondent's desertion, and irreconcilable differences, with both parties consenting to dissolution. No sufficient evidence of adultery was provided.

Court Disposition

petition granted

Orders

  • The marriage celebrated between the parties on 27th May, 2015 is dissolved.
  • No order as to cost.