Brako Vrs Gyamerah [2022] GHADC 201 (18 November 2022)

Brako Vrs Gyamerah [2022] GHADC 201 (18 November 2022)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as evidenced by the parties living separately, failed reconciliation efforts, and mutual allegations of misconduct. Neither party is entitled to compensation as both contributed to the marriage and are gainfully employed.

Citation
[2022] GHADC 201
Parties
Petitioner: Judith Awo Korankyewaa Brako; Respondent: Frederick Osei Gyamerah
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
18 November 2022
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome
marriage dissolved
Legal Topics
Divorce, Dissolution of Marriage, Alimony, Compensation
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Dissolution of Marriage Alimony Compensation

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Parties

Judith Awo Korankyewaa Brako

Petitioner

Frederick Osei Gyamerah

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage between the parties has broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Whether either party is entitled to compensation or alimony

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as evidenced by the parties living separately, failed reconciliation efforts, and mutual allegations of misconduct. Neither party is entitled to compensation as both contributed to the marriage and are gainfully employed.

Court Disposition

marriage dissolved

Orders

  • The marriage between the parties is dissolved.
  • No order as to compensation for either party.