Debrah Vrs Teye [2023] GHADC 276 (14 June 2023)

Debrah Vrs Teye [2023] GHADC 276 (14 June 2023)

Custody is granted to the applicant because the children feel secure and comfortable with her, and the social enquiry report confirms she is able to care for them with the respondent’s support. The respondent did not provide sufficient evidence that the children would be safe and well cared for in his home.

Citation
[2023] GHADC 276
Parties
Petitioner: Beatrice Debrah; Respondent: Emmanuel Teye
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
14 June 2023
Procedural Posture
Family / Judgment
Outcome
custody granted to applicant; maintenance and access orders issued
Legal Topics
Custody, Maintenance, Best Interest of the Child
Source Language
English
Family Law Custody Maintenance Best Interest of the Child

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Parties

Beatrice Debrah

Petitioner

Emmanuel Teye

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether custody of the three children should be granted to the applicant
  2. 2 Whether the respondent should pay maintenance and other expenses for the children

Ratio Decidendi

Custody is granted to the applicant because the children feel secure and comfortable with her, and the social enquiry report confirms she is able to care for them with the respondent’s support. The respondent did not provide sufficient evidence that the children would be safe and well cared for in his home.

Court Disposition

custody granted to applicant; maintenance and access orders issued

Orders

  • Custody of the three children is granted to the applicant.
  • The respondent is granted reasonable access, including school vacations and two weekends per month.