SEIDU VRS NEME (A4/01/24) [2023] GHADC 970 (23 November 2023)

SEIDU VRS NEME (A4/01/24) [2023] GHADC 970 (23 November 2023)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as parties are unable to resolve their differences and have lived separately; Section 2(1)(d) and (f) of Act 367 satisfied. Custody and maintenance orders are made in the best interests of the children, considering both parents' circumstances.

Citation
[2023] GHADC 970
Parties
Petitioner: Selina Seidu; Respondent: Gideon Neme
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
23 November 2023
Case Number
A4/01/24
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome
Marriage dissolved; divorce granted; custody and maintenance orders issued.
Legal Topics
Divorce, Child Custody, Child Maintenance, Customary Marriage
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Child Custody Child Maintenance Customary Marriage

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Parties

Selina Seidu

Petitioner

Gideon Neme

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Custody and maintenance of the children of the marriage

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as parties are unable to resolve their differences and have lived separately; Section 2(1)(d) and (f) of Act 367 satisfied. Custody and maintenance orders are made in the best interests of the children, considering both parents' circumstances.

Court Disposition

Marriage dissolved; divorce granted; custody and maintenance orders issued.

Orders

  • Marriage between Selina Seidu and Gideon Neme dissolved effective 23rd November 2023.
  • Custody of Joseph Neme and Naomi Neme granted to Petitioner.