Janet Boateng Vrs Michael Ansah Sagu [2023] GHACC 177 (12 May 2023)
Custody is granted to the applicant because the welfare and best interests of the child are paramount, the applicant has provided a stable and supportive environment, the respondent's violent and erratic behaviour is unchallenged, and the child's own views support remaining with the applicant. Respondent's access is...
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- Citation
- [2023] GHACC 177
- Parties
- Applicant: Janet Boateng; Respondent: Michael Ansah Sagu
- Court
- Circuit Court
- Jurisdiction
- Ghana
- Judgment Date
- 12 May 2023
- Procedural Posture
- Custody Application / Judgment
- Legal Topics
- Child Custody, Best Interests of the Child, Parental Access, Mental Health and Custody
- Source Language
- english
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Parties
Janet Boateng
Applicant
Michael Ansah Sagu
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Custody Application / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the applicant is entitled to the grant of custody of the child Letitia Ansah Sagu
Ratio Decidendi
Custody is granted to the applicant because the welfare and best interests of the child are paramount, the applicant has provided a stable and supportive environment, the respondent's violent and erratic behaviour is unchallenged, and the child's own views support remaining with the applicant. Respondent's access is denied until a court determines it is not detrimental to the child's well-being.
Court Disposition
Orders
- Custody of Letitia Ansah Sagu granted to Janet Boateng.
- Respondent Michael Ansah Sagu denied access to the child until a court determines such access is not inimical to the child's well-being.
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