Agyei Vrs Nyamekye [2022] GHACC 152 (21 November 2022)

Agyei Vrs Nyamekye [2022] GHACC 152 (21 November 2022)

The marriage has irretrievably broken down due to respondent's persistent disrespect, desertion, and failure to maintain petitioner and child. Custody is granted to petitioner as it is in the best interest of the child, considering age and continuity of care. Maintenance and compensation awarded based on respondent's conduct and statutory requirements.

Citation
[2022] GHACC 152
Parties
Petitioner: Rhoda Kwakyewah Agyei; Respondent: Francis Amoako Nyamekye
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
21 November 2022
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Final Judgment
Outcome
Petition allowed; marriage dissolved.
Legal Topics
Divorce, Child Custody, Maintenance, Compensation
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Child Custody Maintenance Compensation

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Parties

Rhoda Kwakyewah Agyei

Petitioner

Francis Amoako Nyamekye

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Who should be granted custody of the child
  3. 3 Entitlement to maintenance and compensation

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has irretrievably broken down due to respondent's persistent disrespect, desertion, and failure to maintain petitioner and child. Custody is granted to petitioner as it is in the best interest of the child, considering age and continuity of care. Maintenance and compensation awarded based on respondent's conduct and statutory requirements.

Court Disposition

Petition allowed; marriage dissolved.

Orders

  • Marriage dissolved.
  • Custody of child granted to petitioner with reasonable access to respondent.