GLOVER VRS. ADU-FORI (A6/16/20) [2025] GHADC 13 (24 March 2025)

GLOVER VRS. ADU-FORI (A6/16/20) [2025] GHADC 13 (24 March 2025)

The applicant has provided stable, continuous, and beneficial care for the child for seven years. The biological mother is mentally unfit, and the 1st respondent has not demonstrated a superior claim or capacity. The child expresses a clear preference to remain with the applicant. The best interest of the child is served by awarding custody to the applicant, with supervised access to the biological mother.

Citation
[2025] GHADC 13
Parties
Applicant: Boakyewaa Glover; 1st Respondent: Patricia Adu Fori; Applicant's Mother: Abena Otu; 2nd Respondent: Unnamed (Biological Mother)
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
24 March 2025
Case Number
A6/16/20
Procedural Posture
Custody and Guardianship Application / Judgment
Outcome
Application for custody granted to the applicant.
Legal Topics
Custody, Guardianship, Best Interest of the Child
Source Language
English
Family Law Child Law Custody Guardianship Best Interest of the Child

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Parties

Boakyewaa Glover

Applicant

Patricia Adu Fori

1st Respondent

Abena Otu

Applicant's Mother

Unnamed (Biological Mother)

2nd Respondent

Procedural Posture

Custody and Guardianship Application / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Who should have custody of Kwadwo Nyamesem in his best interest?

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant has provided stable, continuous, and beneficial care for the child for seven years. The biological mother is mentally unfit, and the 1st respondent has not demonstrated a superior claim or capacity. The child expresses a clear preference to remain with the applicant. The best interest of the child is served by awarding custody to the applicant, with supervised access to the biological mother.

Court Disposition

Application for custody granted to the applicant.

Orders

  • Applicant awarded custody of Kwadwo Nyamesem.
  • 2nd respondent (biological mother) granted reasonable supervised access at her or the child's request.