DARKO VRS NARH (C5/202/2023) [2024] GHACC 158 (22 March 2024)

DARKO VRS NARH (C5/202/2023) [2024] GHACC 158 (22 March 2024)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as evidenced by prolonged separation, lack of communication, failed reconciliation attempts, and mutual agreement to dissolve the marriage. The statutory requirements under Act 367 are satisfied.

Citation
DARKO VRS NARH (C5/202/2023) [2024] GHACC 158 (22 March 2024)
Parties
Petitioner: Lillian Darko; Respondent: Evans Narh
Court
ghacc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
22 March 2024
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Final Judgment
Outcome
petition granted; marriage dissolved
Legal Topics
Divorce, Child Custody, Child Maintenance, Consent Judgment
Source Language
eng
Family Law Divorce Child Custody Child Maintenance Consent Judgment

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Parties

Lillian Darko

Petitioner

Evans Narh

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage between the parties has broken down beyond reconciliation under the Matrimonial Causes Act, 1971 (Act 367)
  2. 2 Determination of custody, maintenance, and access rights for the child of the marriage

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as evidenced by prolonged separation, lack of communication, failed reconciliation attempts, and mutual agreement to dissolve the marriage. The statutory requirements under Act 367 are satisfied.

Court Disposition

petition granted; marriage dissolved

Orders

  • Marriage between the parties dissolved as of 22nd March 2024.
  • Custody of the child granted to Petitioner with reasonable access to Respondent.