DERRICK VRS ARMAH (A8/17/23) [2024] GHADC 52 (19 January 2024)

DERRICK VRS ARMAH (A8/17/23) [2024] GHADC 52 (19 January 2024)

Respondent proved unreasonable behaviour, desertion, and lack of cohabitation for over twelve years, satisfying grounds for dissolution under Act 367. Respondent demonstrated sole responsibility for minors, warranting custody. Petitioner is financially capable and must maintain children and pay alimony. Costs awarded to Respondent.

Citation
DERRICK VRS ARMAH (A8/17/23) [2024] GHADC 52 (19 January 2024)
Parties
Petitioner: Okine Armah Derrick; Respondent: Grace Tetteh Armah
Court
ghadc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
19 January 2024
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition and Cross Petition / Final Judgment
Outcome
Petitioner’s claims dismissed; Respondent’s cross petition upheld.
Legal Topics
Divorce, Custody, Maintenance, Alimony, Costs
Source Language
eng
Family Law Divorce Custody Maintenance Alimony Costs

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Parties

Okine Armah Derrick

Petitioner

Grace Tetteh Armah

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition and Cross Petition / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage between the parties has broken down beyond reconciliation within the purview of the Matrimonial Causes Act, 1971 (Act 367)
  2. 2 Whether custody of the children is to be granted to the Petitioner or Respondent
  3. 3 Whether the Petitioner ought to maintain the two children

Ratio Decidendi

Respondent proved unreasonable behaviour, desertion, and lack of cohabitation for over twelve years, satisfying grounds for dissolution under Act 367. Respondent demonstrated sole responsibility for minors, warranting custody. Petitioner is financially capable and must maintain children and pay alimony. Costs awarded to Respondent.

Court Disposition

Petitioner’s claims dismissed; Respondent’s cross petition upheld.

Orders

  • Marriage dissolved.
  • Custody of Naa Korkor Armah and Michael Oblee Armah granted to Respondent with reasonable access to Petitioner.