KLUTSE VRS HAVOR [2024] GHADC 175 (29 January 2024)

KLUTSE VRS HAVOR [2024] GHADC 175 (29 January 2024)

Marriage has broken down irretrievably as evidenced by lack of conjugal relations for nine years, separation, and mutual consent to dissolution. Custody remains with petitioner due to status quo and welfare of children.

Citation
KLUTSE VRS HAVOR [2024] GHADC 175 (29 January 2024)
Parties
Petitioner: S. W. O Klutse Paul; Respondent: Benedicta Awusi Havor
Court
ghadc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
29 January 2024
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Final Judgment
Outcome
decree of dissolution granted
Legal Topics
Divorce, Custody, Ancillary Relief, Matrimonial Causes
Source Language
eng

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Parties

S. W. O Klutse Paul

Petitioner

Benedicta Awusi Havor

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the marriage between the parties has irretrievably broken down
  2. 2 Custody of the children of the marriage

Ratio Decidendi

Marriage has broken down irretrievably as evidenced by lack of conjugal relations for nine years, separation, and mutual consent to dissolution. Custody remains with petitioner due to status quo and welfare of children.

Court Disposition

decree of dissolution granted

Orders

  • Marriage dissolved and certificate canceled
  • Custody of three children granted to petitioner with reasonable access to respondent during school vacations and holidays