Amankwa Vrs Aboakye [2023] GHADC 154 (28 July 2023)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as evidenced by prolonged separation, failed reconciliation attempts, and mutual agreement to dissolve the marriage.

Citation: [2023] GHADC 154
Parties: Petitioner: Agatha Amankwa; Respondent: Daniel Addo Aboakye
Court: District Court
Jurisdiction: Ghana
Judgment Date: 28 July 2023
Procedural Posture: Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome: petition granted; marriage dissolved
Legal Topics: Divorce, Maintenance, Child Custody
Source Language: English

Family Law Divorce Maintenance Child Custody

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Parties

Agatha Amankwa

Petitioner

Daniel Addo Aboakye

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as evidenced by prolonged separation, failed reconciliation attempts, and mutual agreement to dissolve the marriage.

Court Disposition

petition granted; marriage dissolved

Orders

The marriage celebrated on 9th April, 2004 is dissolved.
Terms of settlement dated 12th January, 2023 adopted as consent judgment: respondent to provide GH¢300.00 monthly for feeding, pay school fees, supplies, and medical bills; petitioner to provide clothing, accommodation, and some feeding; both responsible for child's welfare.