PAINTSIL VRS ADJEI (G/WJ/DG/A6/46/21) [2022] GHADC 390 (21 October 2022)

Custody is granted to the applicant as it is in the best interest of the child, considering statutory requirements and recommendations of the social enquiry report.

Citation: [2022] GHADC 390
Parties: Applicant: Martha Paintsil; Respondent: Wilson Adjei
Court: District Court
Jurisdiction: Ghana
Judgment Date: 21 October 2022
Case Number: G/WJ/DG/A6/46/21
Procedural Posture: Family Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Custody of Abigail Adjei granted to applicant; respondent ordered to maintain and provide for child.
Legal Topics: Child Custody, Child Maintenance, Customary Marriage Dissolution
Source Language: English

Family Law Child Custody Child Maintenance Customary Marriage Dissolution

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Parties

Martha Paintsil

Applicant

Wilson Adjei

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether applicant should be granted custody of the child
2 Whether respondent should maintain the child
3 Whether respondent is entitled to reimbursement for maintenance of Beatrice Adjei

Ratio Decidendi

Custody is granted to the applicant as it is in the best interest of the child, considering statutory requirements and recommendations of the social enquiry report.

Court Disposition

Custody of Abigail Adjei granted to applicant; respondent ordered to maintain and provide for child.

Orders

Respondent to pay GHC500.00 per month for child maintenance.
Respondent to pay school fees and medical bills as they fall due.