ACQUAYE VRS ACQUAYE (DM/0257/2022) [2023] GHAHC 444 (16 October 2023)

ACQUAYE VRS ACQUAYE (DM/0257/2022) [2023] GHAHC 444 (16 October 2023)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as evidenced by the parties' irreconcilable differences, lack of cohabitation, and failed attempts at reconciliation. The statutory requirements for dissolution have been met.

Citation
[2023] GHAHC 444
Parties
Petitioner: Abel Ohene Acquaye; Respondent: Lynda Acquaye
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
16 October 2023
Case Number
DM/0257/2022
Procedural Posture
Divorce / Final Judgment
Outcome
petition for dissolution of marriage granted; marriage dissolved
Legal Topics
Dissolution of Marriage, Matrimonial Causes, Alimony, Settlement
Source Language
English
Family Law Dissolution of Marriage Matrimonial Causes Alimony Settlement

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Parties

Abel Ohene Acquaye

Petitioner

Lynda Acquaye

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage between the parties has broken down beyond reconciliation

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as evidenced by the parties' irreconcilable differences, lack of cohabitation, and failed attempts at reconciliation. The statutory requirements for dissolution have been met.

Court Disposition

petition for dissolution of marriage granted; marriage dissolved

Orders

  • Marriage between the parties dissolved forthwith; marriage certificate cancelled
  • Petitioner to pay respondent alimony of GH¢20,000.00