Konadu Vrs Konadu [2022] GHADC 92 (24 August 2022)

Konadu Vrs Konadu [2022] GHADC 92 (24 August 2022)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as both parties consented to dissolution and evidence showed cessation of cohabitation and conjugal relations. The Petitioner made minimal contribution to the matrimonial property, justifying allocation of one bedroom to her and three to the Respondent. The Petitioner is entitled to compensation but not the full amount claimed, and the Respondent must maintain the children.

Citation
[2022] GHADC 92
Parties
Petitioner: Racheal Konadu; Respondent: Kwabena Konadu
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
24 August 2022
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome
Petition allowed; marriage dissolved.
Legal Topics
Divorce, Division of Matrimonial Property, Child Custody, Child Maintenance, Compensation on Dissolution
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Division of Matrimonial Property Child Custody Child Maintenance Compensation on Dissolution

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Parties

Racheal Konadu

Petitioner

Kwabena Konadu

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Whether the Petitioner has a share in the property acquired during the marriage
  3. 3 Whether the Petitioner is entitled to a lump sum as a push-off package

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as both parties consented to dissolution and evidence showed cessation of cohabitation and conjugal relations. The Petitioner made minimal contribution to the matrimonial property, justifying allocation of one bedroom to her and three to the Respondent. The Petitioner is entitled to compensation but not the full amount claimed, and the Respondent must maintain the children.

Court Disposition

Petition allowed; marriage dissolved.

Orders

  • Marriage between the parties dissolved.
  • Respondent to take three bedrooms, Petitioner to take one bedroom in the matrimonial house.