MANCHIE VRS AGBEMAVA (DM/308/2019) [2023] GHAHC 463 (1 November 2023)

MANCHIE VRS AGBEMAVA (DM/308/2019) [2023] GHAHC 463 (1 November 2023)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as evidenced by the parties' irreconcilable differences, mutual allegations of unreasonable behaviour, and failed attempts at reconciliation. The statutory requirements for dissolution under Section 2(1)(f) of Act 367 are satisfied.

Citation
[2023] GHAHC 463
Parties
Petitioner: Selegbe Kwamw Manchie; Respondent: Emmanuela Edem Agbemava
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
1 November 2023
Case Number
DM/308/2019
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome
petition granted; marriage dissolved
Legal Topics
Dissolution of Marriage, Matrimonial Causes, Custody, Financial Provision, Settlement
Source Language
English
Family Law Dissolution of Marriage Matrimonial Causes Custody Financial Provision Settlement

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Parties

Selegbe Kwamw Manchie

Petitioner

Emmanuela Edem Agbemava

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage between the parties has broken down beyond reconciliation

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as evidenced by the parties' irreconcilable differences, mutual allegations of unreasonable behaviour, and failed attempts at reconciliation. The statutory requirements for dissolution under Section 2(1)(f) of Act 367 are satisfied.

Court Disposition

petition granted; marriage dissolved

Orders

  • Marriage between the parties dissolved forthwith; marriage certificate cancelled
  • Petitioner to pay GH₵15,000.00 to respondent as financial provision in full and final settlement of all monetary claims