LILIAN TORTO VRS KHALIQ GBADAMOSI (C5/137/2023) [2023] GHACC 1122 (5 February 2023)

The marriage is dissolved as the Respondent's conduct constitutes unreasonable behavior making continued cohabitation impossible, and the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation.

Citation: [2023] GHACC 1122
Parties: Petitioner: Lilian Torto; Respondent: Khaliq Gbadamosi
Court: Circuit Court
Jurisdiction: Ghana
Judgment Date: 5 February 2023
Case Number: C5/137/2023
Procedural Posture: Divorce / Judgment
Outcome: Marriage dissolved; custody of child granted to Petitioner; costs awarded against Respondent.
Legal Topics: Divorce, Custody, Matrimonial Property, Costs
Source Language: English

Family Law Divorce Custody Matrimonial Property Costs

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Parties

Lilian Torto

Petitioner

Khaliq Gbadamosi

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation
2 Whether the Respondent's conduct justifies dissolution of marriage
3 Custody of the child

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage is dissolved as the Respondent's conduct constitutes unreasonable behavior making continued cohabitation impossible, and the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation.

Court Disposition

Marriage dissolved; custody of child granted to Petitioner; costs awarded against Respondent.

Orders

Marriage between the parties is dissolved.
Custody of the child is granted to Petitioner.