FRIMPONG VRS FRIMPONG (C5/166/2022) [2024] GHACC 32 (29 February 2024)

FRIMPONG VRS FRIMPONG (C5/166/2022) [2024] GHACC 32 (29 February 2024)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to mutual unreasonable behavior; all properties acquired during the marriage are presumed jointly acquired and must be distributed equally; custody is awarded to the petitioner in the best interest of the children; respondent is ordered to pay maintenance and a lump sum financial provision.

Citation
FRIMPONG VRS FRIMPONG (C5/166/2022) [2024] GHACC 32 (29 February 2024)
Parties
Petitioner/applicant: Theresa Frimpong; Respondent/respondent: Isaac Frimpong
Court
ghacc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
29 February 2024
Procedural Posture
Matrimonial Cause/divorce / Final Judgment
Outcome
petition granted, cross-petition granted in part
Legal Topics
Divorce, Custody, Maintenance, Matrimonial Property, Financial Provision
Source Language
eng
Family Law Property Law Divorce Custody Maintenance Matrimonial Property Financial Provision

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Parties

Theresa Frimpong

Petitioner/applicant

Isaac Frimpong

Respondent/respondent

Procedural Posture

Matrimonial Cause/divorce / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Ordinance marriage between the parties has broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Whether custody of the children should be granted to the petitioner
  3. 3 Whether the respondent should maintain the children and pay their school fees and medical bills

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to mutual unreasonable behavior; all properties acquired during the marriage are presumed jointly acquired and must be distributed equally; custody is awarded to the petitioner in the best interest of the children; respondent is ordered to pay maintenance and a lump sum financial provision.

Court Disposition

petition granted, cross-petition granted in part

Orders

  • Decree for dissolution of the Ordinance marriage granted.
  • Custody of the four children awarded to petitioner until age 18; respondent granted reasonable access on Saturdays and half of school vacations.