Jane Osei-pokuah Vrs Kwadwo Obeng-darko [2023] GHACC 488 (31 March 2023)

Jane Osei-pokuah Vrs Kwadwo Obeng-darko [2023] GHACC 488 (31 March 2023)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to the parties living apart for over 6 years and irreconcilable differences. The Toyota Rav 4 is not marital property but belongs to the petitioner.

Citation
[2023] GHACC 488
Parties
Petitioner: Jane Osei-Pokuah; Respondent: Kwadwo Obeng-Darko
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
31 March 2023
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome
divorce granted
Legal Topics
Divorce, Matrimonial Property, Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Matrimonial Property Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage

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Parties

Jane Osei-Pokuah

Petitioner

Kwadwo Obeng-Darko

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Whether the parties have lived apart for at least 6 years
  3. 3 Ownership of Toyota Rav 4 Registration No. GE6122 – Y

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to the parties living apart for over 6 years and irreconcilable differences. The Toyota Rav 4 is not marital property but belongs to the petitioner.

Court Disposition

divorce granted

Orders

  • Ordinance marriage dissolved
  • Registrar to issue Divorce Certificate after canceling Marriage Certificate (Exhibit A)