Kwaku Boakye Vrs Cynthia Boakye [2023] GHADC 596 (8 February 2023)

Kwaku Boakye Vrs Cynthia Boakye [2023] GHADC 596 (8 February 2023)

The marriage had irretrievably broken down due to mutual consent, irreconcilable differences, and separation since 2018. Custody of the children was granted to the respondent as they are of tender years, and property was divided based on evidence of joint or sole acquisition. Maintenance and alimony were awarded to the respondent.

Citation
[2023] GHADC 596
Parties
Petitioner: Kwaku Boakye; Respondent: Cynthia Boakye
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
8 February 2023
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome
petition for divorce granted; marriage dissolved
Legal Topics
Divorce, Custody, Maintenance, Division of Matrimonial Property, Alimony
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Custody Maintenance Division of Matrimonial Property Alimony

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Parties

Kwaku Boakye

Petitioner

Cynthia Boakye

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage between the parties has broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Whether custody of the two children should be granted to the respondent
  3. 3 Whether the respondent is entitled to ancillary reliefs

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage had irretrievably broken down due to mutual consent, irreconcilable differences, and separation since 2018. Custody of the children was granted to the respondent as they are of tender years, and property was divided based on evidence of joint or sole acquisition. Maintenance and alimony were awarded to the respondent.

Court Disposition

petition for divorce granted; marriage dissolved

Orders

  • Marriage between the parties dissolved and certificate cancelled
  • Custody of Kofi Boakye and Holyfa Boakye granted to respondent with reasonable access to petitioner