BAAFI VRS ASAMOAH (A4/790/23) [2023] GHADC 787 (20 November 2023)
The petitioner proved on a balance of probabilities that the marriage had broken down beyond reconciliation, was customarily dissolved, and she was entitled to a fair share of matrimonial property and alimony.
- Citation
- [2023] GHADC 787
- Parties
- Petitioner: Matilda Baafi @ Matilda Baffour; Respondent: Elijah Baffour Asamoah
- Court
- District Court
- Jurisdiction
- Ghana
- Judgment Date
- 20 November 2023
- Case Number
- A4/790/23
- Procedural Posture
- Matrimonial Cause / Final Judgment
- Outcome
- judgment for petitioner
- Legal Topics
- Dissolution of Marriage, Division of Matrimonial Property, Alimony, Child Maintenance
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Matilda Baafi @ Matilda Baffour
Petitioner
Elijah Baffour Asamoah
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Matrimonial Cause / Final Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the marriage between the parties has been dissolved customarily
- 2 Whether the respondent has two vehicles
- 3 Whether the respondent secured loans to build the new houses on the land
Ratio Decidendi
The petitioner proved on a balance of probabilities that the marriage had broken down beyond reconciliation, was customarily dissolved, and she was entitled to a fair share of matrimonial property and alimony.
Court Disposition
judgment for petitioner
Orders
- Petitioner is entitled to half of the rooms in the completed house containing six bedrooms
- Petitioner is entitled to alimony of GHC10000.00
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