AMPONG VRS OPPONG (A4/32/23) [2023] GHADC 989 (21 December 2023)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as evidenced by irreconcilable differences, lack of support, and failed attempts at mediation. The statutory requirements for divorce have been met.

Citation: [2023] GHADC 989
Parties: Petitioner: Elizabeth Ampong; Respondent: Kofi Oppong
Court: District Court
Jurisdiction: Ghana
Judgment Date: 21 December 2023
Case Number: A4/32/23
Procedural Posture: Divorce Petition / Final Judgment
Outcome: petition granted; marriage dissolved
Legal Topics: Divorce, Matrimonial Property, Ancillary Reliefs
Source Language: English

Family Law Divorce Matrimonial Property Ancillary Reliefs

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Parties

Elizabeth Ampong

Petitioner

Kofi Oppong

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the marriage between the petitioner and respondent has broken down beyond reconciliation

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as evidenced by irreconcilable differences, lack of support, and failed attempts at mediation. The statutory requirements for divorce have been met.

Court Disposition

petition granted; marriage dissolved

Orders

Marriage between the parties celebrated on 21st April 2021 is dissolved.
Petitioner to return respondent’s bible and 20 CD cassettes; respondent to return petitioner’s Twi bible.