ASUDAM VRS YAMBA (APPLICATION FOR CUSTODY AND MAINTENANCE 10 of 2023) [2023] GHADC 1268 (15 November 2023)

ASUDAM VRS YAMBA (APPLICATION FOR CUSTODY AND MAINTENANCE 10 of 2023) [2023] GHADC 1268 (15 November 2023)

The best interest and welfare of the children require that custody remain with the respondent, who has demonstrated capability to care for them, while the petitioner, being a student without gainful employment, is not presently prepared for custody. Access is granted to the petitioner to maintain her relationship with the children.

Citation
[2023] GHADC 1268
Parties
Petitioner: Cynthia Asudam; Respondent: Issifu Yamba
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
15 November 2023
Case Number
APPLICATION FOR CUSTODY AND MAINTENANCE 10 of 2023
Procedural Posture
Custody Petition / Judgment
Outcome
custody granted to respondent; access granted to petitioner; each party to bear own costs
Legal Topics
Custody of Children, Access Rights, Welfare of the Child
Source Language
English
Family Law Child Custody Custody of Children Access Rights Welfare of the Child

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Parties

Cynthia Asudam

Petitioner

Issifu Yamba

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Custody Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether custody of the two children should be granted to petitioner or respondent

Ratio Decidendi

The best interest and welfare of the children require that custody remain with the respondent, who has demonstrated capability to care for them, while the petitioner, being a student without gainful employment, is not presently prepared for custody. Access is granted to the petitioner to maintain her relationship with the children.

Court Disposition

custody granted to respondent; access granted to petitioner; each party to bear own costs

Orders

  • Custody of the two children granted to respondent.
  • Petitioner granted unimpeded access to the children from 6am to 6pm.