SEIDU VRS KWABI (A4/04/23) [2023] GHADC 1012 (26 January 2023)

SEIDU VRS KWABI (A4/04/23) [2023] GHADC 1012 (26 January 2023)

The court found that the marriage had broken down beyond reconciliation due to persistent marital issues, failed reconciliation attempts, and substantial hardship suffered by the petitioner, justifying dissolution under Act 367. The court also found the petitioner entitled to alimony, custody of the child, and an equal share of matrimonial property.

Citation
[2023] GHADC 1012
Parties
Petitioner: Hawa Seidu; Respondent: Kingsley Sefa Kwabi
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
26 January 2023
Case Number
A4/04/23
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Final Judgment
Outcome
Petition allowed; marriage dissolved.
Legal Topics
Dissolution of Marriage, Alimony, Child Custody, Maintenance, Division of Matrimonial Property
Source Language
English
Family Law Dissolution of Marriage Alimony Child Custody Maintenance Division of Matrimonial Property

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Parties

Hawa Seidu

Petitioner

Kingsley Sefa Kwabi

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage between petitioner and respondent has broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Whether the petitioner is entitled to alimony and maintenance
  3. 3 Whether the petitioner should have custody of the child

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the marriage had broken down beyond reconciliation due to persistent marital issues, failed reconciliation attempts, and substantial hardship suffered by the petitioner, justifying dissolution under Act 367. The court also found the petitioner entitled to alimony, custody of the child, and an equal share of matrimonial property.

Court Disposition

Petition allowed; marriage dissolved.

Orders

  • Marriage between petitioner and respondent dissolved under section 41(1) of Act 367.
  • Respondent to pay alimony of GH₵10,000 to petitioner.