Alice Owusu Vrs Kojo Owusu [2023] GHACC 455 (4 May 2023)

Alice Owusu Vrs Kojo Owusu [2023] GHACC 455 (4 May 2023)

The petitioner established unreasonable behaviour by the respondent, satisfying the statutory ground for divorce, and is entitled to a fair lump sum alimony considering the circumstances and financial standing of the parties.

Citation
[2023] GHACC 455
Parties
Petitioner: Alice Owusu; Respondent: Kojo Owusu
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
4 May 2023
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome
petition allowed
Legal Topics
Divorce, Alimony, Matrimonial Causes, Unreasonable Behaviour
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Alimony Matrimonial Causes Unreasonable Behaviour

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Parties

Alice Owusu

Petitioner

Kojo Owusu

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage between the parties has broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Whether the petitioner is entitled to alimony

Ratio Decidendi

The petitioner established unreasonable behaviour by the respondent, satisfying the statutory ground for divorce, and is entitled to a fair lump sum alimony considering the circumstances and financial standing of the parties.

Court Disposition

petition allowed

Orders

  • Marriage between the parties dissolved and Marriage Certificate No. FMPM 44/2014 cancelled.
  • Respondent to pay a lump sum of GH¢5,000 as alimony to the petitioner within one year.