Veronica Teye Vrs Eric Kwaku Duah [2022] GHACC 93 (16 December 2022)

Veronica Teye Vrs Eric Kwaku Duah [2022] GHACC 93 (16 December 2022)

Both parties agreed they had not lived as husband and wife for at least two years preceding the petition and consented to dissolution. The marriage was found to have broken down beyond reconciliation. Maintenance was awarded based on the welfare of the children and evidence of financial contributions. Joint property acquired during marriage was divided equally, with respondent's share held in trust for the children.

Citation
Veronica Teye Vrs Eric Kwaku Duah [2022] GHACC 93 (16 December 2022)
Parties
Petitioner: Veronica Teye; Respondent: Eric Kwaku Duah
Court
ghacc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
16 December 2022
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Final Judgment
Outcome
petition and cross-petition granted; marriage dissolved
Legal Topics
Divorce, Child Custody, Maintenance, Property Settlement
Source Language
eng
Family Law Divorce Child Custody Maintenance Property Settlement

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Parties

Veronica Teye

Petitioner

Eric Kwaku Duah

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Whether the petitioner is entitled to GH₵1,500 as monthly maintenance allowance for the two children
  3. 3 Whether the parties jointly acquired a parcel of land during the marriage and if so, whether the property should be settled in favour of the children

Ratio Decidendi

Both parties agreed they had not lived as husband and wife for at least two years preceding the petition and consented to dissolution. The marriage was found to have broken down beyond reconciliation. Maintenance was awarded based on the welfare of the children and evidence of financial contributions. Joint property acquired during marriage was divided equally, with respondent's share held in trust for the children.

Court Disposition

petition and cross-petition granted; marriage dissolved

Orders

  • Decree for dissolution of marriage celebrated on 14th November, 2014 at Tema Metropolitan Assembly
  • Original marriage certificate to be presented for cancellation by Registrar