Freda Yayra Babaduati [2023] GHACC 222 (2 June 2023)

Freda Yayra Babaduati [2023] GHACC 222 (2 June 2023)

The court granted leave to amend as prayed and awarded costs against the respondent. The court also granted interim access to the respondent, specifying the terms and conditions for access and custody during school vacations.

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Citation
[2023] GHACC 222
Parties
Petitioner: Freda Yayra Babaduati; Respondent: Isaac Ekow Otoo
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
2 June 2023
Procedural Posture
Matrimonial Cause / Interlocutory Application Ruling
Outcome
Motions granted
Legal Topics
Child Custody, Access to Child, Amendment of Pleadings
Source Language
english
Family Law Child Custody Access to Child Amendment of Pleadings

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Parties

Freda Yayra Babaduati

Petitioner

Isaac Ekow Otoo

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Matrimonial Cause / Interlocutory Application Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether respondent should be granted leave to amend answer and cross petition
  2. 2 Whether respondent should be granted interim access to the child

Ratio Decidendi

The court granted leave to amend as prayed and awarded costs against the respondent. The court also granted interim access to the respondent, specifying the terms and conditions for access and custody during school vacations.

Court Disposition

Motions granted

Orders

  • Respondent to amend answer and cross petition
  • Respondent to pay GH¢1,000.00 as costs