Doris Kumah Tsatsu Vrs Godfred Ganyo [2022] GHACC 54 (11 November 2022)

Doris Kumah Tsatsu Vrs Godfred Ganyo [2022] GHACC 54 (11 November 2022)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as both parties admit irreconcilable differences and failed reconciliation attempts. The matrimonial home is a jointly acquired property based on evidence of joint contribution and cohabitation, to be shared in a 60:40 ratio in favour of Petitioner. Other properties acquired by Petitioner during the marriage were not proven by Respondent to be jointly acquired and remain Petitioner’s sole property.

Citation
[2022] GHACC 54
Parties
Petitioner: Doris Kumah Tsatse; Respondent: Godfred Ganyo
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
11 November 2022
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome
Marriage dissolved; property orders issued.
Legal Topics
Divorce, Matrimonial Property, Property Distribution
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Matrimonial Property Property Distribution

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Parties

Doris Kumah Tsatse

Petitioner

Godfred Ganyo

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Whether the matrimonial home and other properties acquired during the marriage are jointly acquired property
  3. 3 Whether Respondent is entitled to a share of properties acquired in the course of the marriage

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as both parties admit irreconcilable differences and failed reconciliation attempts. The matrimonial home is a jointly acquired property based on evidence of joint contribution and cohabitation, to be shared in a 60:40 ratio in favour of Petitioner. Other properties acquired by Petitioner during the marriage were not proven by Respondent to be jointly acquired and remain Petitioner’s sole property.

Court Disposition

Marriage dissolved; property orders issued.

Orders

  • Marriage between the parties is dissolved as of 25 November 2022.
  • Matrimonial home at Anyaa Market declared joint property, held 60:40 in favour of Petitioner.