Owusu Vrs Owusu [2022] GHADC 81 (6 July 2022)

Owusu Vrs Owusu [2022] GHADC 81 (6 July 2022)

Both parties agreed the marriage had broken down beyond reconciliation, and evidence showed joint acquisition of property and Petitioner’s substantial contribution. The law requires equitable distribution of marital property and prioritizes the welfare of children in custody. The Petitioner is entitled to custody, equal share of marital property, push off package, and refund of loan.

Citation
[2022] GHADC 81
Parties
Petitioner: Joyce Owusu; Respondent: Frank Owusu
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
6 July 2022
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome
Petition allowed; marriage dissolved; orders granted as specified.
Legal Topics
Divorce, Custody of Children, Matrimonial Property, Maintenance, Loan Recovery
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Custody of Children Matrimonial Property Maintenance Loan Recovery

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Parties

Joyce Owusu

Petitioner

Frank Owusu

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Entitlement to custody of the four children
  3. 3 Entitlement to share in properties acquired during marriage

Ratio Decidendi

Both parties agreed the marriage had broken down beyond reconciliation, and evidence showed joint acquisition of property and Petitioner’s substantial contribution. The law requires equitable distribution of marital property and prioritizes the welfare of children in custody. The Petitioner is entitled to custody, equal share of marital property, push off package, and refund of loan.

Court Disposition

Petition allowed; marriage dissolved; orders granted as specified.

Orders

  • Custody of four children to Petitioner with reasonable access to Respondent.
  • Respondent to pay school fees and medical bills for children; both parties to provide other needs.