Anthony Amofa Vrs Jacyntha Quao [2022] GHADC 240 (15 December 2022)

Anthony Amofa Vrs Jacyntha Quao [2022] GHADC 240 (15 December 2022)

The Petitioner established that the Respondent physically and verbally assaulted him, amounting to unreasonable behavior. Both parties failed to reconcile after several attempts, and have lived apart for over two years. The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation, justifying dissolution.

Citation
[2022] GHADC 240
Parties
Petitioner: Anthony Amofa; Respondent: Jacyntha Quao
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
15 December 2022
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Final Judgment
Outcome
petition for divorce granted
Legal Topics
Divorce, Custody, Maintenance, Matrimonial Property, Unreasonable Behaviour
Source Language
English

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Parties

Anthony Amofa

Petitioner

Jacyntha Quao

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether there is unreasonable behavior on the part of the Respondent such that the Petitioner cannot reasonably be expected to live with her
  2. 2 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation

Ratio Decidendi

The Petitioner established that the Respondent physically and verbally assaulted him, amounting to unreasonable behavior. Both parties failed to reconcile after several attempts, and have lived apart for over two years. The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation, justifying dissolution.

Court Disposition

petition for divorce granted

Orders

  • Marriage between the parties celebrated on 17th June 2016 is dissolved.
  • Terms of Agreement signed on 11th November 2022 adopted as consent judgment on settled ancillary reliefs.