Nyarko Vrs Aidoo [2023] GHACC 361 (24 February 2023)

Nyarko Vrs Aidoo [2023] GHACC 361 (24 February 2023)

Both parties agreed marriage had irretrievably broken down, did not contest petition, and requested dissolution and custody arrangements. Court found statutory grounds for divorce satisfied and granted orders as per parties' agreement.

Citation
[2023] GHACC 361
Parties
Petitioner: Kwame Antwi Nyarko; Respondent: Mercy Aidoo
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
24 February 2023
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome
petition granted
Legal Topics
Dissolution of Marriage, Custody of Children, Maintenance
Source Language
English
Family Law Dissolution of Marriage Custody of Children Maintenance

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Parties

Kwame Antwi Nyarko

Petitioner

Mercy Aidoo

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Custody and maintenance of children

Ratio Decidendi

Both parties agreed marriage had irretrievably broken down, did not contest petition, and requested dissolution and custody arrangements. Court found statutory grounds for divorce satisfied and granted orders as per parties' agreement.

Court Disposition

petition granted

Orders

  • Ordinance marriage between parties dissolved; decree of divorce issued.
  • Custody of three children granted to respondent; petitioner to have access when respondent travels.