Zodi Vrs Ocansey [2022] GHADC 158 (12 October 2022)

Custody and maintenance orders are made in accordance with the best interests of the children, considering the recommendations of the Probation Officer and the parties' concessions.

Citation: Zodi Vrs Ocansey [2022] GHADC 158 (12 October 2022)
Parties: Plaintiff: Grace Zodi; Respondent: Peter Ocansey
Court: ghadc
Jurisdiction: Ghana
Judgment Date: 12 October 2022
Procedural Posture: Family Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Judgment for both parties with specific custody and maintenance orders.
Legal Topics: Child Custody, Child Maintenance, Parental Responsibility
Source Language: eng

Family Law Child Custody Child Maintenance Parental Responsibility

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Parties

Grace Zodi

Plaintiff

Peter Ocansey

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Custody of minor children
2 Maintenance and support obligations
3 Access rights of parents

Ratio Decidendi

Custody and maintenance orders are made in accordance with the best interests of the children, considering the recommendations of the Probation Officer and the parties' concessions.

Court Disposition

Judgment for both parties with specific custody and maintenance orders.

Orders

Respondent to pay school fees, educational expenses, medical bills, and clothing for all three children.
Respondent to pay Gh¢60.00 weekly into Court as maintenance for Peggy Ocansey.