ODEI-SEMAVO VRS SEMAVE (A4/4/2023) [2024] GHADC 126 (1 March 2024)

ODEI-SEMAVO VRS SEMAVE (A4/4/2023) [2024] GHADC 126 (1 March 2024)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to Respondent's unreasonable behaviour, including failure to maintain and support the children since 2020, justifying dissolution. Custody is awarded to Petitioner as she has been the primary caregiver. Property acquired during marriage is to be equitably distributed.

Citation
ODEI-SEMAVO VRS SEMAVE (A4/4/2023) [2024] GHADC 126 (1 March 2024)
Parties
Petitioner: Irene Akua Adwo Odei-Semavo; Respondent: Courage Kwasi Semave
Court
ghadc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
1 March 2024
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Final Judgment
Outcome
Petition for dissolution of marriage granted; marriage dissolved.
Legal Topics
Divorce, Child Custody, Maintenance, Property Settlement
Source Language
eng
Family Law Divorce Child Custody Maintenance Property Settlement

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Parties

Irene Akua Adwo Odei-Semavo

Petitioner

Courage Kwasi Semave

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation under the Matrimonial Causes Act, 1971 (Act 367)
  2. 2 Custody and maintenance of the children of the marriage
  3. 3 Equitable distribution of property acquired during marriage

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to Respondent's unreasonable behaviour, including failure to maintain and support the children since 2020, justifying dissolution. Custody is awarded to Petitioner as she has been the primary caregiver. Property acquired during marriage is to be equitably distributed.

Court Disposition

Petition for dissolution of marriage granted; marriage dissolved.

Orders

  • Custody of all three children granted to Petitioner with reasonable access to Respondent during vacations.
  • Respondent to pay GH¢600.00 per month for maintenance of the three children effective 1st March 2024.