Inkoom Vrs Anohia [2023] GHADC 255 (14 March 2023)

Inkoom Vrs Anohia [2023] GHADC 255 (14 March 2023)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to the collective unreasonable behaviour of both parties; there is insufficient evidence to prove adultery by petitioner; respondent is not entitled to GHC 30,000.00 compensation but is awarded GHC 2,000.00 as alimony for insufficient maintenance.

Citation
[2023] GHADC 255
Parties
Petitioner: Eric Inkoom; Respondent: Comfort Anohia
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
14 March 2023
Procedural Posture
Matrimonial / Judgment
Outcome
petition granted; marriage dissolved
Legal Topics
Divorce, Customary Marriage, Alimony, Unreasonable Behaviour, Adultery
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Customary Marriage Alimony Unreasonable Behaviour Adultery

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Parties

Eric Inkoom

Petitioner

Comfort Anohia

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Matrimonial / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the customary marriage between the parties has irreconcilably broken down by reason of respondent’s unreasonable behaviour
  2. 2 Whether petitioner has committed adultery
  3. 3 Whether petitioner should compensate respondent with GHC 30,000.00

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to the collective unreasonable behaviour of both parties; there is insufficient evidence to prove adultery by petitioner; respondent is not entitled to GHC 30,000.00 compensation but is awarded GHC 2,000.00 as alimony for insufficient maintenance.

Court Disposition

petition granted; marriage dissolved

Orders

  • Customary marriage between the parties is dissolved
  • Petitioner to pay respondent GHC 2,000.00 as alimony