Mabel Adoko Vrs David Ocloo [2023] GHACC 70 (13 June 2023)

Mabel Adoko Vrs David Ocloo [2023] GHACC 70 (13 June 2023)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as evidenced by the parties' separation since 2020, lack of intimacy, failed reconciliation attempts, and the respondent's conduct. The legal grounds under Section 2(1)(b) of Act 367 are satisfied.

Citation
[2023] GHACC 70
Parties
Petitioner: Mabel Adoko; Respondent: Davio Ocloo
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
13 June 2023
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome
petition granted; marriage dissolved
Legal Topics
Divorce, Dissolution of Marriage, Alimony
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Dissolution of Marriage Alimony

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Parties

Mabel Adoko

Petitioner

Davio Ocloo

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage between the parties has broken down beyond reconciliation and should be dissolved

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as evidenced by the parties' separation since 2020, lack of intimacy, failed reconciliation attempts, and the respondent's conduct. The legal grounds under Section 2(1)(b) of Act 367 are satisfied.

Court Disposition

petition granted; marriage dissolved

Orders

  • The marriage celebrated between the parties on 31st January 2013 is dissolved.
  • Respondent to pay alimony of Two Thousand Ghana Cedis (GH¢2,000.00) to the petitioner on or before 8th May 2023.