Arthur Vrs Tuffour [2023] GHADC 420 (13 July 2023)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as evidenced by failed reconciliation attempts and parties not living together as husband and wife for two years; divorce is granted.

Citation: [2023] GHADC 420
Parties: Petitioner: Beatrice Jennifer Arthur; Respondent: Frank Takyi Tuffour
Court: District Court
Jurisdiction: Ghana
Judgment Date: 13 July 2023
Procedural Posture: Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome: Petition for divorce granted; marriage dissolved.
Legal Topics: Divorce, Custody, Matrimonial Causes
Source Language: English

Family Law Divorce Custody Matrimonial Causes

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Parties

Beatrice Jennifer Arthur

Petitioner

Frank Takyi Tuffour

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation
2 Whether the petitioner has proved grounds for divorce under the Matrimonial Causes Act
3 Custody and access to children

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as evidenced by failed reconciliation attempts and parties not living together as husband and wife for two years; divorce is granted.

Court Disposition

Petition for divorce granted; marriage dissolved.

Orders

Marriage between parties dissolved.
Respondent granted custody of two children.