Appiah Vrs Appiah [2023] GHADC 43 (8 February 2023)

Appiah Vrs Appiah [2023] GHADC 43 (8 February 2023)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to respondent's unreasonable behaviour and adultery, supported by evidence of maintenance failures, school fee arrears, and an amorous relationship with another woman. The court finds a high degree of probability of adultery and unreasonable conduct, warranting dissolution.

Citation
Appiah Vrs Appiah [2023] GHADC 43 (8 February 2023)
Parties
Petitioner: Mrs. Joyce Konadu Appiah; Respondent: Eric Kwasi Appiah
Court
ghadc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
8 February 2023
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Final Judgment
Outcome
Marriage dissolved; decree of divorce granted.
Legal Topics
Divorce, Child Custody, Maintenance, Adultery, Unreasonable Behaviour
Source Language
eng

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Parties

Mrs. Joyce Konadu Appiah

Petitioner

Eric Kwasi Appiah

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Whether the respondent committed adultery
  3. 3 Whether the respondent behaved unreasonably

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to respondent's unreasonable behaviour and adultery, supported by evidence of maintenance failures, school fee arrears, and an amorous relationship with another woman. The court finds a high degree of probability of adultery and unreasonable conduct, warranting dissolution.

Court Disposition

Marriage dissolved; decree of divorce granted.

Orders

  • Marriage certificate cancelled.
  • Petitioner granted custody of three children with reasonable access to respondent.