Eshter Modzaka Vrs Samuel Offei [2022] GHADC 41 (22 November 2022)

Eshter Modzaka Vrs Samuel Offei [2022] GHADC 41 (22 November 2022)

Custody awarded to the applicant as the primary caregiver; respondent granted access twice a month. Respondent ordered to pay Ghc400.00 monthly for maintenance and Ghc3,500.00 in arrears over six months. Educational and medical expenses apportioned between parties. Orders made in the best interest of the child.

Citation
[2022] GHADC 41
Parties
Applicant: Esther Modzaka; Respondent: Samuel Offei
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
22 November 2022
Procedural Posture
Family Law Child Custody and Maintenance / Consent Judgment After ADR
Outcome
Consent judgment entered; orders made for custody, access, maintenance, arrears, and educational/medical expenses.
Legal Topics
Child Custody, Child Maintenance, Consent Judgment, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Source Language
English
Family Law Child Custody Child Maintenance Consent Judgment Alternative Dispute Resolution

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Parties

Esther Modzaka

Applicant

Samuel Offei

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family Law Child Custody and Maintenance / Consent Judgment After ADR

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Who should have custody of the child?
  2. 2 What are the appropriate maintenance and arrears payments?
  3. 3 What are the arrangements for access, health, and education of the child?

Ratio Decidendi

Custody awarded to the applicant as the primary caregiver; respondent granted access twice a month. Respondent ordered to pay Ghc400.00 monthly for maintenance and Ghc3,500.00 in arrears over six months. Educational and medical expenses apportioned between parties. Orders made in the best interest of the child.

Court Disposition

Consent judgment entered; orders made for custody, access, maintenance, arrears, and educational/medical expenses.

Orders

  • Applicant to have custody of the child.
  • Respondent to have access twice a month on weekends.