GORDOR VRS ENOCH (A8/97/2022) [2024] GHADC 28 (19 January 2024)

GORDOR VRS ENOCH (A8/97/2022) [2024] GHADC 28 (19 January 2024)

Both parties engaged in unreasonable behaviour, and diligent efforts at reconciliation failed. The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation under section 2(1)(b) and (f) of Act 367. Custody of the children is granted to the Petitioner with reasonable access to the Respondent. Maintenance and health expenses are apportioned as per the parties' means and the best interests of the children.

Citation
GORDOR VRS ENOCH (A8/97/2022) [2024] GHADC 28 (19 January 2024)
Parties
Petitioner: Leonora Mawutor Gordor; Respondent: Benjamin Enoch
Court
ghadc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
19 January 2024
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition (ordinance Marriage) / Final Judgment
Outcome
Petition granted; marriage dissolved.
Legal Topics
Divorce, Custody, Maintenance, Unreasonable Behaviour, Matrimonial Causes
Source Language
eng
Family Law Divorce Custody Maintenance Unreasonable Behaviour Matrimonial Causes

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Parties

Leonora Mawutor Gordor

Petitioner

Benjamin Enoch

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition (ordinance Marriage) / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage between the parties has broken down beyond reconciliation under the Matrimonial Causes Act, 1971 (Act 367)
  2. 2 Custody, access, and maintenance of the children of the marriage

Ratio Decidendi

Both parties engaged in unreasonable behaviour, and diligent efforts at reconciliation failed. The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation under section 2(1)(b) and (f) of Act 367. Custody of the children is granted to the Petitioner with reasonable access to the Respondent. Maintenance and health expenses are apportioned as per the parties' means and the best interests of the children.

Court Disposition

Petition granted; marriage dissolved.

Orders

  • Marriage between the parties dissolved.
  • Custody of the two children granted to the Petitioner with reasonable access to the Respondent every fortnight weekend and equal custody during vacations.