Brako Vrs Gyamerah [2022] GHADC 202 (18 November 2022)

Brako Vrs Gyamerah [2022] GHADC 202 (18 November 2022)

The marriage between the parties has broken down beyond reconciliation, evidenced by prolonged separation, failed reconciliation efforts, mutual accusations, and lack of harmonious relationship. Neither party is entitled to compensation or alimony due to mutual financial and domestic contributions and both parties being gainfully employed.

Citation
[2022] GHADC 202
Parties
Petitioner: Judith Awo Korankyewaa Brako; Respondent: Frederick Osei Gyamerah
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
18 November 2022
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Final Judgment
Outcome
marriage dissolved
Legal Topics
Dissolution of Marriage, Alimony, Compensation, Burden of Proof
Source Language
English
Family Law Dissolution of Marriage Alimony Compensation Burden of Proof

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Parties

Judith Awo Korankyewaa Brako

Petitioner

Frederick Osei Gyamerah

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Has the marriage between the parties broken down beyond reconciliation?
  2. 2 Are either of the parties entitled to compensation or alimony?

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage between the parties has broken down beyond reconciliation, evidenced by prolonged separation, failed reconciliation efforts, mutual accusations, and lack of harmonious relationship. Neither party is entitled to compensation or alimony due to mutual financial and domestic contributions and both parties being gainfully employed.

Court Disposition

marriage dissolved

Orders

  • The ordinance marriage contracted between the parties on 2nd September, 2017 is dissolved.
  • No compensation or alimony is awarded to either party.