FETUS ANIM ADDO VRS EVA ANIM ADDO (A4/24/2023) [2024] GHAHC 384 (7 October 2024)

FETUS ANIM ADDO VRS EVA ANIM ADDO (A4/24/2023) [2024] GHAHC 384 (7 October 2024)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as both parties have been unable to resolve their differences despite diligent effort. Properties acquired solely by the petitioner but intended for family use are classified as matrimonial property and are to be settled in trust for the children, with beneficial use to the respondent. Vehicles and other properties are distributed based on evidence of acquisition and use. Alimony is awarded based on fairness, considering the petitioner's health and financial responsibilities.

Citation
FETUS ANIM ADDO VRS EVA ANIM ADDO (A4/24/2023) [2024] GHAHC 384 (7 October 2024)
Parties
Petitioner: Festus Anim Addo; Respondent: Eva Anim Addo
Court
ghahc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
7 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Divorce and Ancillary Reliefs / Final Judgment
Outcome
Marriage dissolved; property and financial orders made.
Legal Topics
Divorce, Matrimonial Property, Custody, Alimony, Maintenance of Children
Source Language
eng
Family Law Divorce Matrimonial Property Custody Alimony Maintenance of Children

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Parties

Festus Anim Addo

Petitioner

Eva Anim Addo

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce and Ancillary Reliefs / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Whether the properties acquired during marriage are matrimonial properties
  3. 3 Whether the respondent is to have custody of the children

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as both parties have been unable to resolve their differences despite diligent effort. Properties acquired solely by the petitioner but intended for family use are classified as matrimonial property and are to be settled in trust for the children, with beneficial use to the respondent. Vehicles and other properties are distributed based on evidence of acquisition and use. Alimony is awarded based on fairness, considering the petitioner's health and financial responsibilities.

Court Disposition

Marriage dissolved; property and financial orders made.

Orders

  • Marriage between the parties is dissolved.
  • Four-bedroom house at Senchi is held in trust for the children, with the respondent having beneficial use; petitioner to have the two-bedroom outer house.