ODOI VRS ODOI (A8/122/2021) [2024] GHADC 26 (26 January 2024)

ODOI VRS ODOI (A8/122/2021) [2024] GHADC 26 (26 January 2024)

Both parties established unreasonable behaviour and irreconcilable differences under Act 367, justifying dissolution. The matrimonial home is family property, not marital property. Respondent is entitled to half share of jointly acquired land at Kotoku. Respondent is awarded GH¢ 10,000.00 as alimony, considering her needs and contributions. No orders on custody or maintenance due to prior consent judgment.

Citation
ODOI VRS ODOI (A8/122/2021) [2024] GHADC 26 (26 January 2024)
Parties
Petitioner: Hayford Odoi; Respondent: Miriam Odoi
Court
ghadc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
26 January 2024
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Final Judgment
Outcome
marriage dissolved
Legal Topics
Divorce, Matrimonial Property, Alimony, Maintenance, Custody
Source Language
eng
Family Law Divorce Matrimonial Property Alimony Maintenance Custody

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Parties

Hayford Odoi

Petitioner

Miriam Odoi

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce 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 three-bedroom house is marital property and ought to be settled on the Respondent
  3. 3 Whether the Respondent is entitled to a lump sum financial settlement

Ratio Decidendi

Both parties established unreasonable behaviour and irreconcilable differences under Act 367, justifying dissolution. The matrimonial home is family property, not marital property. Respondent is entitled to half share of jointly acquired land at Kotoku. Respondent is awarded GH¢ 10,000.00 as alimony, considering her needs and contributions. No orders on custody or maintenance due to prior consent judgment.

Court Disposition

marriage dissolved

Orders

  • Marriage between parties dissolved
  • Respondent to vacate matrimonial home by 31st May 2024