Michaels v Jackis (GTNDC/A4/77/24) [2012] GHADC 1 (17 July 2012)

Michaels v Jackis (GTNDC/A4/77/24) [2012] GHADC 1 (17 July 2012)

The marriage is dissolved as it has broken down beyond reconciliation due to the Respondent's unreasonable behaviour, neglect of marital duties, and desertion, with failed reconciliation attempts.

Citation
[2012] GHADC 1
Parties
Petitioner: Solomon Okrang Michaels (suing per Lawful Attorney Isaac Bondie Acquah); Respondent: Laurencia Kukua Jackis
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
17 July 2012
Case Number
GTNDC/A4/77/24
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition and Cross Petition / Final Judgment
Outcome
petition granted, cross-petition dismissed
Legal Topics
Dissolution of Marriage, Custody, Maintenance, Matrimonial Offences
Source Language
English
Family Law Dissolution of Marriage Custody Maintenance Matrimonial Offences

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Parties

Solomon Okrang Michaels (suing per Lawful Attorney Isaac Bondie Acquah)

Petitioner

Laurencia Kukua Jackis

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition and Cross Petition / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation under the Matrimonial Causes Act, 1971 (Act 367)
  2. 2 Whether the Respondent is entitled to her cross-petition reliefs

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage is dissolved as it has broken down beyond reconciliation due to the Respondent's unreasonable behaviour, neglect of marital duties, and desertion, with failed reconciliation attempts.

Court Disposition

petition granted, cross-petition dismissed

Orders

  • Marriage between the parties is dissolved.
  • Custody of the children is granted to the Respondent with reasonable access to the Petitioner.