Ekow Ako Folson Vrs Eugenie Caroline Holder [2022] GHACC 254 (18 November 2022)

The evidence established irreconcilable differences between the parties, satisfying the statutory ground for dissolution of marriage under Section 2(1)(f) of the Matrimonial Cause Act 1971 (Act 367).

Citation: [2022] GHACC 254
Parties: Petitioner: Ekow Ako Folson; Respondent: Eugenie Caroline Holder
Court: Circuit Court
Jurisdiction: Ghana
Judgment Date: 18 November 2022
Procedural Posture: Divorce / Judgment
Outcome: Marriage dissolved
Legal Topics: Divorce, Matrimonial Causes, Costs
Source Language: English

Family Law Divorce Matrimonial Causes Costs

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Parties

Ekow Ako Folson

Petitioner

Eugenie Caroline Holder

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the marriage between the parties has broken down beyond reconciliation
2 Whether costs should be awarded to the respondent

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence established irreconcilable differences between the parties, satisfying the statutory ground for dissolution of marriage under Section 2(1)(f) of the Matrimonial Cause Act 1971 (Act 367).

Court Disposition

Marriage dissolved

Orders

Ordinance marriage between the parties dissolved
Registrar to issue Divorce Certificate after canceling Marriage Certificate (Exhibit B)