Apeakoran Vrs Eshun [2023] GHADC 36 (8 March 2023)

Apeakoran Vrs Eshun [2023] GHADC 36 (8 March 2023)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to irreconcilable differences and mutual unreasonable behaviour; both parties agree to dissolution; ancillary reliefs are settled by terms filed and adopted by the court.

Citation
Apeakoran Vrs Eshun [2023] GHADC 36 (8 March 2023)
Parties
Petitioner: Ephraim Nana Apeakoran; Respondent: Cecilia Senya Eshun
Court
ghadc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
8 March 2023
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Final Judgment
Outcome
divorce granted; marriage dissolved
Legal Topics
Divorce, Custody, Child Maintenance, Ancillary Relief
Source Language
eng
Family Law Divorce Custody Child Maintenance Ancillary Relief

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Parties

Ephraim Nana Apeakoran

Petitioner

Cecilia Senya Eshun

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to unreasonable behaviour
  2. 2 Entitlement to custody and maintenance of minor children
  3. 3 Division of financial responsibilities for children's education and welfare

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to irreconcilable differences and mutual unreasonable behaviour; both parties agree to dissolution; ancillary reliefs are settled by terms filed and adopted by the court.

Court Disposition

divorce granted; marriage dissolved

Orders

  • Decree of divorce granted; marriage certificate cancelled
  • Custody of four children to Respondent with reasonable access to Petitioner