BOAH VRS AMOAKO (A4/104/2022) [2024] GHADC 166 (15 January 2024)

BOAH VRS AMOAKO (A4/104/2022) [2024] GHADC 166 (15 January 2024)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to irreconcilable differences, unreasonable behavior by both parties, and failed attempts at reconciliation. Both parties contributed to the acquisition of the matrimonial property, entitling each to a 50% share. Custody of the children is granted to the respondent with reasonable access to the petitioner. The petitioner is to pay maintenance and a financial settlement to the respondent.

Citation
BOAH VRS AMOAKO (A4/104/2022) [2024] GHADC 166 (15 January 2024)
Parties
Petitioner: Anthony Kweku Boah; Respondent: Gifty Amoako
Court
ghadc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
15 January 2024
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Final Judgment
Outcome
Petition for divorce granted; marriage dissolved.
Legal Topics
Divorce, Custody of Children, Matrimonial Property, Maintenance, Financial Settlement
Source Language
eng
Family Law Divorce Custody of Children Matrimonial Property Maintenance Financial Settlement

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Parties

Anthony Kweku Boah

Petitioner

Gifty Amoako

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation under the Matrimonial Causes Act, 1971 (Act 367)
  2. 2 Entitlement to custody of the children
  3. 3 Entitlement to a share in the matrimonial property

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to irreconcilable differences, unreasonable behavior by both parties, and failed attempts at reconciliation. Both parties contributed to the acquisition of the matrimonial property, entitling each to a 50% share. Custody of the children is granted to the respondent with reasonable access to the petitioner. The petitioner is to pay maintenance and a financial settlement to the respondent.

Court Disposition

Petition for divorce granted; marriage dissolved.

Orders

  • Marriage between the parties dissolved.
  • Custody of the children granted to the respondent with access to the petitioner during weekends, vacations, and holidays.