Jennifer Naa Dedei Vrs Azu Crabbe [2022] GHADC 17 (22 November 2022)

Jennifer Naa Dedei Vrs Azu Crabbe [2022] GHADC 17 (22 November 2022)

The respondent, despite being served and aware of the proceedings, failed to participate. The applicant's evidence was unchallenged. The court, guided by the Children’s Act and relevant case law, found it in the best interests of the child to grant custody to the applicant and order the respondent to pay maintenance...

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Citation
[2022] GHADC 17
Parties
Applicant: Jennifer Naa Dedei; Respondent: Azu Crabbe
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
22 November 2022
Procedural Posture
Child Maintenance and Custody Application / Ruling
Outcome
application granted
Legal Topics
Child Custody, Child Maintenance, Parental Responsibility
Source Language
english
Family Law Child Law Child Custody Child Maintenance Parental Responsibility

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Parties

Jennifer Naa Dedei

Applicant

Azu Crabbe

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Child Maintenance and Custody Application / Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant should be granted custody of the child
  2. 2 Whether the respondent should be ordered to pay maintenance and other expenses for the child

Ratio Decidendi

The respondent, despite being served and aware of the proceedings, failed to participate. The applicant's evidence was unchallenged. The court, guided by the Children’s Act and relevant case law, found it in the best interests of the child to grant custody to the applicant and order the respondent to pay maintenance and other expenses.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

  • Applicant granted custody of the child; respondent to have reasonable access upon due communication with applicant.
  • Respondent to pay child maintenance of Six Hundred Ghana Cedis (Ghc600.00) monthly into court within the first week of every month.