NTI VRS DOMPREH (C5/10/2024) [2024] GHACC 154 (26 April 2024)

NTI VRS DOMPREH (C5/10/2024) [2024] GHACC 154 (26 April 2024)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to the respondent's unreasonable behaviour (deceit about children, contracting another marriage) and the parties' separation for over two years. The petitioner is entitled to dissolution of the marriage, custody of the child, and maintenance orders as per statutory requirements.

Citation
NTI VRS DOMPREH (C5/10/2024) [2024] GHACC 154 (26 April 2024)
Parties
Petitioner: Eunice Aninkorah Nti; Respondent: Jerry Dompreh
Court
ghacc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
26 April 2024
Procedural Posture
Matrimonial Cause (divorce) / Final Judgment
Outcome
Petition granted. Marriage dissolved.
Legal Topics
Divorce, Custody, Maintenance, Matrimonial Causes, Child Welfare
Source Language
eng
Family Law Divorce Custody Maintenance Matrimonial Causes Child Welfare

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Parties

Eunice Aninkorah Nti

Petitioner

Jerry Dompreh

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Matrimonial Cause (divorce) / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage between the parties has broken down beyond reconciliation under the Matrimonial Causes Act, 1971 (Act 367)
  2. 2 Whether the petitioner is entitled to custody of the child
  3. 3 Whether the respondent should contribute to the maintenance and education of the child

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to the respondent's unreasonable behaviour (deceit about children, contracting another marriage) and the parties' separation for over two years. The petitioner is entitled to dissolution of the marriage, custody of the child, and maintenance orders as per statutory requirements.

Court Disposition

Petition granted. Marriage dissolved.

Orders

  • Marriage between the parties celebrated on 7th September 2019 is dissolved as of 26th April 2024.
  • Custody of the child Simone Ewuradwoa Nti granted to petitioner with reasonable access to respondent.