Gyamfua Vrs Naeroh [2022] GHADC 102 (23 November 2022)

Gyamfua Vrs Naeroh [2022] GHADC 102 (23 November 2022)

The petitioner proved adultery and unreasonable behaviour by the respondent, leading to a marriage breakdown beyond reconciliation. The respondent failed to contest or appear. The petitioner is entitled to dissolution of marriage, custody of the child, and maintenance orders.

Citation
[2022] GHADC 102
Parties
Petitioner: Annor Vera Gyamfua; Respondent: Andy-Reagan Naeroh
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
23 November 2022
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Final Judgment
Outcome
petition granted
Legal Topics
Divorce, Child Custody, Child Maintenance, Adultery, Unreasonable Behaviour, Financial Settlement
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Child Custody Child Maintenance Adultery Unreasonable Behaviour Financial Settlement

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Parties

Annor Vera Gyamfua

Petitioner

Andy-Reagan Naeroh

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent committed adultery such that petitioner finds it intolerable to live with him
  2. 2 Whether the respondent has acted unreasonably
  3. 3 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation

Ratio Decidendi

The petitioner proved adultery and unreasonable behaviour by the respondent, leading to a marriage breakdown beyond reconciliation. The respondent failed to contest or appear. The petitioner is entitled to dissolution of marriage, custody of the child, and maintenance orders.

Court Disposition

petition granted

Orders

  • Marriage between the parties dissolved
  • Respondent to pay GH¢500.00 per month as child maintenance