DODOVI VRS KOLOG (CCD/C4/29/23) [2023] GHACC 770 (19 December 2023)

DODOVI VRS KOLOG (CCD/C4/29/23) [2023] GHACC 770 (19 December 2023)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as parties have been unable to resolve their differences despite diligent effort, satisfying Section 2(1)(f) of Act 367. The respondent admitted owing GH₵15,000.00 and is ordered to refund it. No alimony is awarded as both parties are employed and the petitioner is financially self-sufficient.

Citation
[2023] GHACC 770
Parties
Petitioner: Anita Dodovi; Respondent: Johnson Nakoring Kolog
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
19 December 2023
Case Number
CCD/C4/29/23
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome
petition granted in part
Legal Topics
Divorce, Matrimonial Property, Alimony
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Matrimonial Property Alimony

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Parties

Anita Dodovi

Petitioner

Johnson Nakoring Kolog

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Whether the respondent should refund GH₵15,000.00 to the petitioner
  3. 3 Whether the respondent should pay alimony

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as parties have been unable to resolve their differences despite diligent effort, satisfying Section 2(1)(f) of Act 367. The respondent admitted owing GH₵15,000.00 and is ordered to refund it. No alimony is awarded as both parties are employed and the petitioner is financially self-sufficient.

Court Disposition

petition granted in part

Orders

  • The marriage celebrated between the parties on 4th July 2020 is dissolved and the marriage certificate is cancelled.
  • The respondent shall refund GH₵15,000.00 to the petitioner.