Addo Vrs Addo [2023] GHACC 378 (7 August 2023)

Addo Vrs Addo [2023] GHACC 378 (7 August 2023)

The marriage is broken down beyond reconciliation on the basis of unreasonable behavior and inability to reconcile, as proved by the petitioner and consented to by the respondent. The grounds under section 2(1)(a), (b), and (f) of Act 367 were established.

Citation
[2023] GHACC 378
Parties
Petitioner: Elizabeth Ama Addo; Respondent: John Kobina Addo
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
7 August 2023
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome
petition for divorce granted
Legal Topics
Divorce, Matrimonial Causes, Unreasonable Behavior, Adultery, Desertion
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Matrimonial Causes Unreasonable Behavior Adultery Desertion

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Parties

Elizabeth Ama Addo

Petitioner

John Kobina Addo

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation under section 1(2) of Act 367
  2. 2 Whether the petitioner proved adultery, unreasonable behavior, desertion, and inability to reconcile as grounds for divorce

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage is broken down beyond reconciliation on the basis of unreasonable behavior and inability to reconcile, as proved by the petitioner and consented to by the respondent. The grounds under section 2(1)(a), (b), and (f) of Act 367 were established.

Court Disposition

petition for divorce granted

Orders

  • The ordinance marriage between Elizabeth Ama Addo and John Kobina Addo celebrated on 27th July 1997 at Effiakuma Catholic Church is dissolved.
  • A certificate of divorce shall issue.