GAVU VRS GAVU (C5/11/2024) [2024] GHACC 162 (16 February 2024)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to irreconcilable differences and prolonged physical separation; both parties agree to dissolution; evidence satisfies statutory requirements.

Citation: GAVU VRS GAVU (C5/11/2024) [2024] GHACC 162 (16 February 2024)
Parties: Petitioner: Rachel Gavu; Respondent: Lipe Johnson Gavu
Court: ghacc
Jurisdiction: Ghana
Judgment Date: 16 February 2024
Procedural Posture: Divorce Petition / Final Judgment
Outcome: marriage dissolved
Legal Topics: Divorce, Custody, Maintenance, Ancillary Reliefs
Source Language: eng

Family Law Divorce Custody Maintenance Ancillary Reliefs

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Parties

Rachel Gavu

Petitioner

Lipe Johnson Gavu

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation
2 Whether respondent is liable to pay petitioner’s loan facility of GHc60,000 with interest
3 Whether respondent is liable to pay alimony of GHC50,000

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to irreconcilable differences and prolonged physical separation; both parties agree to dissolution; evidence satisfies statutory requirements.

Court Disposition

marriage dissolved

Orders

Marriage between parties dissolved forthwith
Respondent to pay school fees and accommodation fees for both children until completion of tertiary education or as respondent may desire