ODEI-SEMAVO VRS SEMAVE (A4/4/2023) [2024] GHADC 145 (1 March 2024)

ODEI-SEMAVO VRS SEMAVE (A4/4/2023) [2024] GHADC 145 (1 March 2024)

Marriage dissolved due to unreasonable behaviour of Respondent; Petitioner cannot reasonably be expected to live with Respondent. Custody of all three children granted to Petitioner based on welfare and continuity. Property acquired during marriage equitably distributed. Maintenance and cost orders made.

Citation
ODEI-SEMAVO VRS SEMAVE (A4/4/2023) [2024] GHADC 145 (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 and Cross Petition / Final Judgment
Outcome
Petition for dissolution of marriage granted; marriage dissolved.
Legal Topics
Divorce, Custody of Children, Maintenance, Property Settlement
Source Language
eng
Family Law Divorce Custody of Children Maintenance Property Settlement

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Parties

Irene Akua Adwo Odei-Semavo

Petitioner

Courage Kwasi Semave

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition and Cross 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 children
  3. 3 Equitable distribution of property acquired during marriage

Ratio Decidendi

Marriage dissolved due to unreasonable behaviour of Respondent; Petitioner cannot reasonably be expected to live with Respondent. Custody of all three children granted to Petitioner based on welfare and continuity. Property acquired during marriage equitably distributed. Maintenance and cost orders made.

Court Disposition

Petition for dissolution of marriage granted; marriage dissolved.

Orders

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