Berko-boateng Vrs Agyekum [2023] GHADC 669 (15 June 2023)

Berko-boateng Vrs Agyekum [2023] GHADC 669 (15 June 2023)

Custody is granted to Applicant as it is in the best interest of Child Z, who has settled in Finland, is well cared for, and both parents consent. No evidence of risk or harm exists to warrant removal from Applicant's custody.

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Citation
[2023] GHADC 669
Parties
Applicant: Nana Kofi Berko-Boateng; Respondent: Edna Marfoa Agyekum
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
15 June 2023
Procedural Posture
Custody and Maintenance Application / Judgment
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Child Custody, Best Interest of the Child, Parental Rights, Access to Child
Source Language
english
Family Law Child Law Child Custody Best Interest of the Child Parental Rights Access to Child

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Parties

Nana Kofi Berko-Boateng

Applicant

Edna Marfoa Agyekum

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Custody and Maintenance Application / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether granting custody to Applicant is in the best interest of the child

Ratio Decidendi

Custody is granted to Applicant as it is in the best interest of Child Z, who has settled in Finland, is well cared for, and both parents consent. No evidence of risk or harm exists to warrant removal from Applicant's custody.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Custody of Child Z granted to Applicant
  • Respondent to have reasonable access to Child Z, including annual visits to Ghana