Irene Ahwefe Mensahvrs George Kwame Atiadeve [2022] GHACC 281 (15 December 2022)

Irene Ahwefe Mensahvrs George Kwame Atiadeve [2022] GHACC 281 (15 December 2022)

Marriage is dissolved as parties have been unable to reconcile differences after diligent effort; custody awarded to respondent in best interest of children; petitioner not entitled to joint ownership of vehicle and farmland due to lack of evidence; respondent to pay alimony and provide accommodation to petitioner.

Citation
[2022] GHACC 281
Parties
Petitioner: Irene Ahwefa Mensah; Respondent: George Kwame Atiadeve
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
15 December 2022
Procedural Posture
Matrimonial Cause / Final Judgment
Outcome
Marriage dissolved; custody of children awarded to respondent; alimony and accommodation ordered for petitioner; property claims dismissed; parties to bear own costs.
Legal Topics
Dissolution of Marriage, Custody of Children, Alimony, Property Division
Source Language
English
Family Law Dissolution of Marriage Custody of Children Alimony Property Division

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Parties

Irene Ahwefa Mensah

Petitioner

George Kwame Atiadeve

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Matrimonial Cause / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage should be dissolved
  2. 2 Whether custody of the children should be granted to petitioner
  3. 3 Whether petitioner is entitled to suitable accommodation and alimony

Ratio Decidendi

Marriage is dissolved as parties have been unable to reconcile differences after diligent effort; custody awarded to respondent in best interest of children; petitioner not entitled to joint ownership of vehicle and farmland due to lack of evidence; respondent to pay alimony and provide accommodation to petitioner.

Court Disposition

Marriage dissolved; custody of children awarded to respondent; alimony and accommodation ordered for petitioner; property claims dismissed; parties to bear own costs.

Orders

  • Respondent to pay petitioner lump sum of GH¢20,000.
  • Custody of three children awarded to respondent; petitioner to have reasonable access during school vacations and one weekend per month.