BORTSIE VRS YEBOAH (BR/DR/DC/A4/12/22) [2023] GHADC 1184 (21 November 2023)

BORTSIE VRS YEBOAH (BR/DR/DC/A4/12/22) [2023] GHADC 1184 (21 November 2023)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to irreconcilable differences, separation for two years, unreasonable behaviour (including assault), and desertion by the respondent. The statutory requirements for dissolution are met.

Citation
[2023] GHADC 1184
Parties
Petitioner: Emelia Bortsie; Respondent: Clement Oppong Yeboah
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
21 November 2023
Case Number
BR/DR/DC/A4/12/22
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome
petition granted; marriage dissolved
Legal Topics
Divorce, Matrimonial Causes, Child Maintenance, Unreasonable Behaviour, Desertion
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Matrimonial Causes Child Maintenance Unreasonable Behaviour Desertion

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Parties

Emelia Bortsie

Petitioner

Clement Oppong Yeboah

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage between the parties has broken down beyond reconciliation

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to irreconcilable differences, separation for two years, unreasonable behaviour (including assault), and desertion by the respondent. The statutory requirements for dissolution are met.

Court Disposition

petition granted; marriage dissolved

Orders

  • Marriage between the parties celebrated on 6th December, 2018 at Winneba is dissolved.
  • Marriage certificate with license number DMC/WC/175/2018 and Certificate number 91/18 is cancelled.