Francis Otwey Vrs Leticia Otwey [2023] GHACC 36 (23 June 2023)

Francis Otwey Vrs Leticia Otwey [2023] GHACC 36 (23 June 2023)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as both parties have lived apart for over two years, made diligent but unsuccessful efforts at reconciliation, and mutually consented to dissolution. Allegations of unreasonable behaviour and adultery were not proved to the required standard.

Citation
[2023] GHACC 36
Parties
Petitioner: Francis Otwey; Respondent: Leticia Otwey
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
23 June 2023
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome
Marriage dissolved by consent judgment.
Legal Topics
Divorce, Custody, Alimony
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Custody Alimony

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Parties

Francis Otwey

Petitioner

Leticia Otwey

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as both parties have lived apart for over two years, made diligent but unsuccessful efforts at reconciliation, and mutually consented to dissolution. Allegations of unreasonable behaviour and adultery were not proved to the required standard.

Court Disposition

Marriage dissolved by consent judgment.

Orders

  • Ordinance marriage between parties dissolved forthwith.
  • Petitioner to pay Respondent alimony of GHc15,000 in three instalments: GHc5,000 by 16th February 2023, GHc5,000 by 30th March 2023, GHc5,000 by April 2024.