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
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation
- 2 Whether the respondent committed adultery
- 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.
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