Janet Boateng Vrs Michael Ansah Sagu [2023] GHACC 177 (12 May 2023)

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
Family Law Child Law Child Custody Best Interests of the Child Parental Access Mental Health and Custody

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Parties

Janet Boateng

Applicant

Michael Ansah Sagu

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Custody Application / Judgment

  1. 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.