Michael Apeke Vrs Doris Kudjoe [2023] GHACC 103 (14 April 2023)
The evidence established that the parties have not lived together as husband and wife since 2019, diligent efforts at reconciliation have failed, and both parties agree the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation. The statutory requirements under Act 367 have been met, justifying the dissolution of the marriage.
- Citation
- [2023] GHACC 103
- Parties
- Petitioner: Michael Apeke; Respondent: Doris Kudjoe
- Court
- Circuit Court
- Jurisdiction
- Ghana
- Judgment Date
- 14 April 2023
- Procedural Posture
- Divorce Petition / Final Judgment
- Outcome
- petition and cross-petition for divorce granted; marriage dissolved
- Legal Topics
- Divorce, Matrimonial Property, Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage, Ancillary Reliefs
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Michael Apeke
Petitioner
Doris Kudjoe
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Final Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the ordinance marriage celebrated between the petitioner and the respondent has broken down beyond reconciliation
Ratio Decidendi
The evidence established that the parties have not lived together as husband and wife since 2019, diligent efforts at reconciliation have failed, and both parties agree the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation. The statutory requirements under Act 367 have been met, justifying the dissolution of the marriage.
Court Disposition
petition and cross-petition for divorce granted; marriage dissolved
Orders
- Decree for dissolution of the ordinance marriage celebrated in August 2012
- Parties to present original marriage certificate for cancellation by the Registrar
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