Soyo Vrs Fawel [2023] GHADC 193 (25 July 2023)

Soyo Vrs Fawel [2023] GHADC 193 (25 July 2023)

The respondent deserted the matrimonial home for over two years, ceased maintaining the petitioner and children, and failed to contest the petition. The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation and the respondent is liable to maintain the children.

Citation
[2023] GHADC 193
Parties
Petitioner: Cynthia Soyo; Respondent: Dikran Fawel
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
25 July 2023
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome
petition granted; marriage dissolved
Legal Topics
Divorce, Child Maintenance, Custody
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Child Maintenance Custody

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Parties

Cynthia Soyo

Petitioner

Dikran Fawel

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent has deserted the matrimonial home
  2. 2 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation
  3. 3 Whether the respondent is liable to maintain the children of the marriage

Ratio Decidendi

The respondent deserted the matrimonial home for over two years, ceased maintaining the petitioner and children, and failed to contest the petition. The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation and the respondent is liable to maintain the children.

Court Disposition

petition granted; marriage dissolved

Orders

  • The marriage celebrated between the parties on 15th February, 2012 is dissolved.
  • The respondent shall maintain the children by paying GH₵600.00 per month into court by the first working day of every month.