Brefo Vrs Richard [2023] GHADC 104 (28 April 2023)

Brefo Vrs Richard [2023] GHADC 104 (28 April 2023)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as evidenced by mutual agreement, failed attempts at settlement, separation, and the respondent's conduct. Custody of the children is granted to the petitioner, with the respondent to provide maintenance.

Citation
[2023] GHADC 104
Parties
Petitioner: Sandra Brefo; Respondent: Ameyaw Richard
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
28 April 2023
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome
Petition allowed; marriage dissolved.
Legal Topics
Divorce, Child Custody, Child Maintenance, Matrimonial Property
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Child Custody Child Maintenance Matrimonial Property

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Parties

Sandra Brefo

Petitioner

Ameyaw Richard

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage between the parties has broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Custody of the children of the marriage
  3. 3 Maintenance of the children

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as evidenced by mutual agreement, failed attempts at settlement, separation, and the respondent's conduct. Custody of the children is granted to the petitioner, with the respondent to provide maintenance.

Court Disposition

Petition allowed; marriage dissolved.

Orders

  • Marriage between Sandra Brefo and Ameyaw Richard is dissolved.
  • Custody of the two children granted to the petitioner.