Ablorh Vrs Akpan [2023] GHADC 339 (2 February 2023)

Ablorh Vrs Akpan [2023] GHADC 339 (2 February 2023)

Custody is granted to the Applicant (mother) as the best interest and welfare of the young children will be better served in her care, with Respondent to provide maintenance, educational, medical expenses, and shared accommodation responsibility.

Citation
Ablorh Vrs Akpan [2023] GHADC 339 (2 February 2023)
Parties
Applicant: Mary Ablorh; Respondent: Isaac Akpan
Court
ghadc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
2 February 2023
Procedural Posture
Custody and Maintenance Application / Judgment
Outcome
Custody granted to Applicant; maintenance, accommodation, and educational/medical expenses apportioned as ordered.
Legal Topics
Child Custody, Child Maintenance, Parental Responsibility, Accommodation Orders
Source Language
eng
Family Law Child Welfare Child Custody Child Maintenance Parental Responsibility Accommodation Orders

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Parties

Mary Ablorh

Applicant

Isaac Akpan

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Custody and Maintenance Application / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether custody of the two children should be granted to the Applicant or Respondent
  2. 2 Determination of maintenance amount and responsibility for educational and medical expenses
  3. 3 Responsibility for providing accommodation for the Applicant and children

Ratio Decidendi

Custody is granted to the Applicant (mother) as the best interest and welfare of the young children will be better served in her care, with Respondent to provide maintenance, educational, medical expenses, and shared accommodation responsibility.

Court Disposition

Custody granted to Applicant; maintenance, accommodation, and educational/medical expenses apportioned as ordered.

Orders

  • Custody of both children granted to Applicant with bi-weekly weekend and half vacation access to Respondent.
  • Parties to secure single room accommodation for Applicant and children by 28th February 2023, cost shared 30% Applicant, 70% Respondent, ratio applies to future renewals until Applicant remarries.