SARKODIE VRS HAMMOD (A6/10/2024) [2024] GHADC 77 (19 January 2024)

SARKODIE VRS HAMMOD (A6/10/2024) [2024] GHADC 77 (19 January 2024)

Custody is granted to the applicant (mother) based on the best interest of the child, continuity of care, the child’s preference, and the need for maternal proximity, with reasonable access to the respondent. Maintenance is set at GH₵1,000 per month, with the respondent responsible for educational and medical expenses. Both parties are cautioned against physical abuse and bleaching.

Citation
SARKODIE VRS HAMMOD (A6/10/2024) [2024] GHADC 77 (19 January 2024)
Parties
Plaintiff: Belinda Sarkodie; Defendant: Daniel Owusu Hammod
Court
ghadc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
19 January 2024
Procedural Posture
Custody and Maintenance Application / Judgment
Outcome
Custody granted to applicant with reasonable access to respondent; maintenance, educational, and medical responsibilities apportioned; specific orders issued.
Legal Topics
Child Custody, Child Maintenance, Parental Responsibility, Physical Abuse, Best Interest of the Child
Source Language
eng
Family Law Child Welfare Child Custody Child Maintenance Parental Responsibility Physical Abuse Best Interest of the Child

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Parties

Belinda Sarkodie

Plaintiff

Daniel Owusu Hammod

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Custody and Maintenance Application / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant or respondent is entitled to custody of the 7-year-old child
  2. 2 Whether maintenance and educational/medical expenses should be ordered against the respondent

Ratio Decidendi

Custody is granted to the applicant (mother) based on the best interest of the child, continuity of care, the child’s preference, and the need for maternal proximity, with reasonable access to the respondent. Maintenance is set at GH₵1,000 per month, with the respondent responsible for educational and medical expenses. Both parties are cautioned against physical abuse and bleaching.

Court Disposition

Custody granted to applicant with reasonable access to respondent; maintenance, educational, and medical responsibilities apportioned; specific orders issued.

Orders

  • Custody of the child granted to applicant with reasonable access to respondent every other weekend and half of school vacation.
  • Respondent to pay GH₵1,000 monthly to applicant for maintenance.