Lawer Vrs Osei [2023] GHADC 439 (20 July 2023)

Lawer Vrs Osei [2023] GHADC 439 (20 July 2023)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to the respondent's conduct, physical altercations, persistent quarrels, and failed reconciliation efforts, making it unreasonable for the petitioner to continue cohabiting with the respondent.

Citation
[2023] GHADC 439
Parties
Petitioner: Teye Francis Lawer; Respondent: Lydia Abena Osei
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
20 July 2023
Procedural Posture
Matrimonial Cause / Judgment
Outcome
marriage dissolved
Legal Topics
Divorce, Alimony, Child Custody, Maintenance
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Alimony Child Custody Maintenance

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Parties

Teye Francis Lawer

Petitioner

Lydia Abena Osei

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Matrimonial Cause / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation under the Matrimonial Causes Act 1971 (Act 367)
  2. 2 Whether the petitioner is entitled to dissolution of marriage and ancillary reliefs

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to the respondent's conduct, physical altercations, persistent quarrels, and failed reconciliation efforts, making it unreasonable for the petitioner to continue cohabiting with the respondent.

Court Disposition

marriage dissolved

Orders

  • Petitioner to pay alimony of GHC10,000.00 to the respondent
  • Custody of the child Aboryo-Teye Pescere granted to the respondent with reasonable access to the petitioner on weekends and school holidays