Pokuaa Vrs Dei [2022] GHADC 76 (22 November 2022)

Pokuaa Vrs Dei [2022] GHADC 76 (22 November 2022)

Both parties proved the marriage had broken down beyond reconciliation through evidence of failed reconciliation attempts and intolerable behavior. The welfare of the children requires they remain together; custody is awarded to the respondent.

Citation
[2022] GHADC 76
Parties
Petitioner: Lydia Pokuaa; Respondent: Emmanuel Kwabena Dei
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
22 November 2022
Procedural Posture
Matrimonial Cause / Judgment
Outcome
Marriage dissolved; custody of all children awarded to respondent; petitioner granted weekend visiting rights.
Legal Topics
Divorce, Child Custody
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Child Custody

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Parties

Lydia Pokuaa

Petitioner

Emmanuel Kwabena Dei

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Matrimonial Cause / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 To whom custody of the children should be granted

Ratio Decidendi

Both parties proved the marriage had broken down beyond reconciliation through evidence of failed reconciliation attempts and intolerable behavior. The welfare of the children requires they remain together; custody is awarded to the respondent.

Court Disposition

Marriage dissolved; custody of all children awarded to respondent; petitioner granted weekend visiting rights.

Orders

  • Marriage between parties dissolved.
  • Custody of all children awarded to respondent.