KANGAH VRS DAGADU (C5/109/2023) [2024] GHACC 148 (5 January 2024)

KANGAH VRS DAGADU (C5/109/2023) [2024] GHACC 148 (5 January 2024)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as evidenced by irreconcilable differences and failed mediation; custody is granted to Petitioner, Respondent to pay educational, medical, and maintenance expenses for the child.

Citation
KANGAH VRS DAGADU (C5/109/2023) [2024] GHACC 148 (5 January 2024)
Parties
Petitioner: Alberta Esi Kangah; Respondent: Bernard Dagadu
Court
ghacc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
5 January 2024
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Final Judgment
Outcome
Marriage dissolved; ancillary reliefs granted.
Legal Topics
Divorce, Child Custody, Child Maintenance, Ancillary Reliefs
Source Language
eng
Family Law Divorce Child Custody Child Maintenance Ancillary Reliefs

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Parties

Alberta Esi Kangah

Petitioner

Bernard Dagadu

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage between the parties has broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Determination of custody and maintenance of the child of the marriage

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as evidenced by irreconcilable differences and failed mediation; custody is granted to Petitioner, Respondent to pay educational, medical, and maintenance expenses for the child.

Court Disposition

Marriage dissolved; ancillary reliefs granted.

Orders

  • Marriage between parties dissolved as of 5th January 2024.
  • Custody of the only child granted to Petitioner with reasonable access to Respondent.