BAIDOO VRS BAIDOO (A4/28/2023) [2022] GHADC 427 (30 October 2022)

BAIDOO VRS BAIDOO (A4/28/2023) [2022] GHADC 427 (30 October 2022)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as evidenced by three years of separation, lack of conjugal relations, and failed reconciliation attempts by both families. Both parties contributed to the breakdown, satisfying section 2(1)(d) and (f) of the Matrimonial Causes Act.

Citation
[2022] GHADC 427
Parties
Petitioner: Regina Baidoo; Respondent: Daniel Ekow Baidoo
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
30 October 2022
Case Number
A4/28/2023
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome
Decree of dissolution of marriage granted.
Legal Topics
Divorce, Custody, Matrimonial Causes
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Custody Matrimonial Causes

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Parties

Regina Baidoo

Petitioner

Daniel Ekow Baidoo

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage between the parties has broken down beyond reconciliation

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as evidenced by three years of separation, lack of conjugal relations, and failed reconciliation attempts by both families. Both parties contributed to the breakdown, satisfying section 2(1)(d) and (f) of the Matrimonial Causes Act.

Court Disposition

Decree of dissolution of marriage granted.

Orders

  • Marriage between the parties dissolved.
  • Custody of the three children granted to the respondent with reasonable access to the petitioner during weekends, holidays, and school vacations.