Mansa Agbaglo Vrs Michael Quaye [2023] GHADC 12 (6 January 2023)

Mansa Agbaglo Vrs Michael Quaye [2023] GHADC 12 (6 January 2023)

The Applicant is currently mentally stable and fit to have parental control over her children, and the best interest and welfare of the children will be served by granting custody to the Applicant with reasonable access to the Respondent, considering the children’s age, gender, and the recommendations of the...

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Citation
[2023] GHADC 12
Parties
Applicant: Mansah Agbaglo; Respondent: Michael Quaye
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
6 January 2023
Procedural Posture
Custody and Maintenance Application / Ruling
Outcome
custody granted to applicant with conditions
Legal Topics
Child Custody, Child Maintenance, Mental Fitness of Parent, Best Interest of the Child
Source Language
english
Family Law Child Law Child Custody Child Maintenance Mental Fitness of Parent Best Interest of the Child

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Parties

Mansah Agbaglo

Applicant

Michael Quaye

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Custody and Maintenance Application / Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Applicant is mentally stable and fit to have parental control over the children
  2. 2 Whether custody of the children should remain with the Respondent

Ratio Decidendi

The Applicant is currently mentally stable and fit to have parental control over her children, and the best interest and welfare of the children will be served by granting custody to the Applicant with reasonable access to the Respondent, considering the children’s age, gender, and the recommendations of the Probation Officer.

Court Disposition

custody granted to applicant with conditions

Orders

  • Applicant to have custody of the children; Respondent to have reasonable access during school vacations and return children before school resumes.
  • Parties to find a decent school near Applicant and enroll children; Respondent to pay all school fees and related costs; Applicant to provide uniforms, bags, and sandals.