SAPONG (MRS.) VRS SAPONG (DM/0251/2018) [2023] GHAHC 447 (13 October 2023)

SAPONG (MRS.) VRS SAPONG (DM/0251/2018) [2023] GHAHC 447 (13 October 2023)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to respondent's adultery and inability of the parties to reconcile, as proven by uncontroverted evidence. The petitioner is entitled to dissolution of marriage and ancillary reliefs.

Citation
[2023] GHAHC 447
Parties
Petitioner: Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sapong (Mrs.); Respondent: Eric Kwadwo Ntow Sapong
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
13 October 2023
Case Number
DM/0251/2018
Procedural Posture
Divorce and Matrimonial Cause / Judgment
Outcome
petition granted in part
Legal Topics
Divorce, Custody, Maintenance, Alimony
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Custody Maintenance Alimony

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Parties

Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sapong (Mrs.)

Petitioner

Eric Kwadwo Ntow Sapong

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce and Matrimonial Cause / 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 due to respondent's adultery and inability of the parties to reconcile, as proven by uncontroverted evidence. The petitioner is entitled to dissolution of marriage and ancillary reliefs.

Court Disposition

petition granted in part

Orders

  • Marriage between the parties dissolved forthwith; marriage certificate cancelled.
  • Children may choose which parent to live with; reasonable access to the other parent.