Dzmaede Vrs Zaah [2022] GHADC 113 (22 August 2022)

Dzmaede Vrs Zaah [2022] GHADC 113 (22 August 2022)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as evidenced by the parties living separately, failed reconciliation efforts, and emotional distress caused to the petitioner. The building plot was jointly acquired during marriage and must be shared equally. The petitioner is entitled to compensation due to the circumstances and her diminished prospects. Custody and maintenance orders are made in the best interest of the children.

Citation
[2022] GHADC 113
Parties
Petitioner: Dina Dzmaede; Respondent: Ebenezer Zaah
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
22 August 2022
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome
petition allowed; marriage dissolved
Legal Topics
Divorce, Matrimonial Property, Child Custody, Maintenance, Alimony
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Matrimonial Property Child Custody Maintenance Alimony

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Parties

Dina Dzmaede

Petitioner

Ebenezer Zaah

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Whether the petitioner is entitled to compensation and property distribution
  3. 3 Custody and maintenance of minor children

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as evidenced by the parties living separately, failed reconciliation efforts, and emotional distress caused to the petitioner. The building plot was jointly acquired during marriage and must be shared equally. The petitioner is entitled to compensation due to the circumstances and her diminished prospects. Custody and maintenance orders are made in the best interest of the children.

Court Disposition

petition allowed; marriage dissolved

Orders

  • Equal sharing of building plot at Kukurantumi between parties
  • Respondent to pay petitioner GHC 5,000 as financial settlement