Belinda Klenam Akyea Vrs Edward Kofi Buabeng Assan [2022] GHADC 243 (15 December 2022)

Belinda Klenam Akyea Vrs Edward Kofi Buabeng Assan [2022] GHADC 243 (15 December 2022)

Petitioner failed to prove unreasonable behavior by Respondent, but evidence showed irreconcilable differences and separation for over a year. Attempts at reconciliation failed, satisfying the statutory ground for dissolution under Act 367.

Citation
[2022] GHADC 243
Parties
Petitioner: Belinda Klenam Akyea; Respondent: Edward Kofi Buabeng Assan
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
15 December 2022
Procedural Posture
Matrimonial Cause (divorce) / Final Judgment
Outcome
Petition for dissolution of marriage granted.
Legal Topics
Divorce, Child Custody, Maintenance, Matrimonial Property
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Child Custody Maintenance Matrimonial Property

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Parties

Belinda Klenam Akyea

Petitioner

Edward Kofi Buabeng Assan

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Matrimonial Cause (divorce) / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there is unreasonable behavior on the part of the Respondent such that the Petitioner cannot reasonably be expected to live with him
  2. 2 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation

Ratio Decidendi

Petitioner failed to prove unreasonable behavior by Respondent, but evidence showed irreconcilable differences and separation for over a year. Attempts at reconciliation failed, satisfying the statutory ground for dissolution under Act 367.

Court Disposition

Petition for dissolution of marriage granted.

Orders

  • Marriage between parties dissolved.
  • Custody of child granted to Petitioner with reasonable access to Respondent (two weekends per month, holidays, half vacations).