Stanley Vrs Gyapong [2022] GHADC 205 (22 August 2022)

Stanley Vrs Gyapong [2022] GHADC 205 (22 August 2022)

The marriage had broken down beyond reconciliation as evidenced by the parties' separation for five years, mutual consent to divorce, and failed reconciliation efforts. The Petitioner is in a better financial position and must pay a lump sum as financial settlement and monthly maintenance for the children, with custody awarded to the Respondent.

Citation
[2022] GHADC 205
Parties
Petitioner: Donkor Stanley; Respondent: Love Gyapong
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
22 August 2022
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome
Marriage dissolved; consequential orders issued.
Legal Topics
Divorce, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Maintenance
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Alimony Child Custody Child Maintenance

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Parties

Donkor Stanley

Petitioner

Love Gyapong

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage between the parties had broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Whether the Respondent is entitled to alimony of GHC 20,000
  3. 3 Whether the issues of the marriage should be maintained at GHC 900 per month

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage had broken down beyond reconciliation as evidenced by the parties' separation for five years, mutual consent to divorce, and failed reconciliation efforts. The Petitioner is in a better financial position and must pay a lump sum as financial settlement and monthly maintenance for the children, with custody awarded to the Respondent.

Court Disposition

Marriage dissolved; consequential orders issued.

Orders

  • Petitioner to pay Respondent GHC 12,000 as financial settlement.
  • Custody of all three children awarded to Respondent with reasonable access to Petitioner.