Pokuaa Vrs Amoah [2023] GHACC 331 (19 May 2023)

Pokuaa Vrs Amoah [2023] GHACC 331 (19 May 2023)

The marriage is irretrievably broken due to admitted adultery and irreconcilable differences; petitioner acted within the statutory period to rely on adultery as a ground for dissolution.

Citation
[2023] GHACC 331
Parties
Petitioner: Sarah Pokuaa; Respondent: Ebenezer Amoah
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
19 May 2023
Procedural Posture
Matrimonial / Judgment
Outcome
Marriage dissolved.
Legal Topics
Dissolution of Marriage, Adultery, Custody, Maintenance
Source Language
English

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Parties

Sarah Pokuaa

Petitioner

Ebenezer Amoah

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Matrimonial / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Whether adultery was committed and is a valid ground for dissolution
  3. 3 Custody and maintenance of children

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage is irretrievably broken due to admitted adultery and irreconcilable differences; petitioner acted within the statutory period to rely on adultery as a ground for dissolution.

Court Disposition

Marriage dissolved.

Orders

  • Custody of twins granted to petitioner with reasonable access to respondent.
  • Respondent to have access last Friday to Sunday monthly.