Ansah Vrs Wornah [2023] GHADC 293 (31 March 2023)

Ansah Vrs Wornah [2023] GHADC 293 (31 March 2023)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as evidenced by two years of separation and failed reconciliation efforts; thus, the marriage is dissolved. Custody is granted to the petitioner due to her stability, with unfettered access to the respondent. Both parties are to equally bear the children's expenses. No alimony or financial compensation is awarded as the petitioner has means of sustenance and did not seek a share of marital property.

Citation
[2023] GHADC 293
Parties
Petitioner: Irene Ansah; Respondent: Clement Kwame Wornah
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
31 March 2023
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome
petition allowed in part
Legal Topics
Divorce, Custody, Maintenance, Alimony
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Custody Maintenance Alimony

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Parties

Irene Ansah

Petitioner

Clement Kwame Wornah

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Whether the petitioner is entitled to custody of the children
  3. 3 Whether the petitioner is entitled to alimony or financial settlement

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as evidenced by two years of separation and failed reconciliation efforts; thus, the marriage is dissolved. Custody is granted to the petitioner due to her stability, with unfettered access to the respondent. Both parties are to equally bear the children's expenses. No alimony or financial compensation is awarded as the petitioner has means of sustenance and did not seek a share of marital property.

Court Disposition

petition allowed in part

Orders

  • Ordinance marriage between the parties dissolved
  • Custody of children granted to petitioner with unfettered access to respondent