Adjalo Vrs Djan [2022] GHADC 191 (10 November 2022)

Adjalo Vrs Djan [2022] GHADC 191 (10 November 2022)

Custody is granted to Applicant as the biological mother because it is in the best interest of the children, Respondent is unable to care for them himself, and Applicant’s home is more conducive for their upbringing. Maintenance and access orders are made accordingly.

Citation
[2022] GHADC 191
Parties
Applicant: Martha Adjalo; Respondent: Daniel Djan
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
10 November 2022
Procedural Posture
Maintenance and Custody Application / Judgment
Outcome
Custody of the two children granted to Applicant with reasonable access to Respondent; Respondent ordered to pay monthly maintenance and educational/health expenses; parties to share accommodation costs for the children.
Legal Topics
Custody, Maintenance, Access, Best Interest of Child
Source Language
English
Family Law Child Welfare Custody Maintenance Access Best Interest of Child

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Parties

Martha Adjalo

Applicant

Daniel Djan

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Maintenance and Custody Application / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Who should have custody of the two children?
  2. 2 What maintenance should be paid for the children?
  3. 3 What access should be granted to the non-custodial parent?

Ratio Decidendi

Custody is granted to Applicant as the biological mother because it is in the best interest of the children, Respondent is unable to care for them himself, and Applicant’s home is more conducive for their upbringing. Maintenance and access orders are made accordingly.

Court Disposition

Custody of the two children granted to Applicant with reasonable access to Respondent; Respondent ordered to pay monthly maintenance and educational/health expenses; parties to share accommodation costs for the children.

Orders

  • Custody of the two children granted to Applicant, effective end of third term (Christmas holidays).
  • Respondent to have reasonable access on weekends and vacation periods when available.