Terkper Vrs Padi [2023] GHADC 256 (16 March 2023)

Terkper Vrs Padi [2023] GHADC 256 (16 March 2023)

The marriage was found to have broken down beyond reconciliation due to continuous non-cohabitation since 2016, mutual consent to divorce, and failed reconciliation efforts.

Citation
[2023] GHADC 256
Parties
Petitioner: Eric Kofi Terkper; Respondent: Bridget Padi
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
16 March 2023
Procedural Posture
Matrimonial Cause / Judgment
Outcome
Marriage dissolved
Legal Topics
Divorce, Custody, Alimony, Matrimonial Property
Source Language
English

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Parties

Eric Kofi Terkper

Petitioner

Bridget Padi

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Matrimonial Cause / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage was found to have broken down beyond reconciliation due to continuous non-cohabitation since 2016, mutual consent to divorce, and failed reconciliation efforts.

Court Disposition

Marriage dissolved

Orders

  • Ordinance marriage between Eric Kofi Terkper and Bridget Padi is dissolved
  • Terms of settlement agreed upon by parties and counsel filed in court