VINCENT DACHIE VRS JOHN ARTHUR (C5/76/2022) [2023] GHACC 1065 (24 February 2023)

VINCENT DACHIE VRS JOHN ARTHUR (C5/76/2022) [2023] GHACC 1065 (24 February 2023)

The court found the marriage had broken down beyond reconciliation and granted dissolution. Custody of the children was awarded to the petitioner, with access to the respondent. Maintenance and financial orders were made based on the respondent's circumstances and the needs of the children.

Citation
[2023] GHACC 1065
Parties
Petitioner: Vincentia Dashie; Respondent: John Arthur
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
24 February 2023
Case Number
C5/76/2022
Procedural Posture
Divorce / Judgment
Outcome
petition allowed; marriage dissolved
Legal Topics
Dissolution of Marriage, Child Custody, Child Maintenance, Financial Provision
Source Language
English
Family Law Dissolution of Marriage Child Custody Child Maintenance Financial Provision

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Parties

Vincentia Dashie

Petitioner

John Arthur

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Custody and maintenance of the children
  3. 3 Financial provision for the petitioner

Ratio Decidendi

The court found the marriage had broken down beyond reconciliation and granted dissolution. Custody of the children was awarded to the petitioner, with access to the respondent. Maintenance and financial orders were made based on the respondent's circumstances and the needs of the children.

Court Disposition

petition allowed; marriage dissolved

Orders

  • Marriage between the parties is dissolved.
  • Custody of the three children granted to the petitioner.