Amoah Vrs Ewusie [2022] GHACC 203 (26 October 2022)

Amoah Vrs Ewusie [2022] GHACC 203 (26 October 2022)

The marriage is dissolved due to proven adultery and separation; the house at Kwesi Prah, Cape Coast is matrimonial property acquired during marriage and subject to equitable distribution; Petitioner is entitled to custody of children, maintenance, and a lump sum financial settlement; claims for vehicles and maintenance arrears are dismissed due to lack of sufficient evidence.

Citation
[2022] GHACC 203
Parties
Petitioner: Godlove Amoah; Respondent: John Kingsley Ewusie
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
26 October 2022
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome
Petition for divorce granted; marriage dissolved.
Legal Topics
Divorce, Matrimonial Property, Child Custody, Maintenance, Adultery
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Matrimonial Property Child Custody Maintenance Adultery

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Parties

Godlove Amoah

Petitioner

John Kingsley Ewusie

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Petitioner proved grounds for dissolution of marriage
  2. 2 Whether the disputed house and vehicles are matrimonial property
  3. 3 Whether Petitioner is entitled to ancillary reliefs

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage is dissolved due to proven adultery and separation; the house at Kwesi Prah, Cape Coast is matrimonial property acquired during marriage and subject to equitable distribution; Petitioner is entitled to custody of children, maintenance, and a lump sum financial settlement; claims for vehicles and maintenance arrears are dismissed due to lack of sufficient evidence.

Court Disposition

Petition for divorce granted; marriage dissolved.

Orders

  • Certificate of divorce to issue.
  • Custody of two children to Petitioner; Respondent granted reasonable access.