GIFTY ROCKSON VRS RESPONDENT (C5/52/2023) [2023] GHACC 1073 (3 March 2023)

GIFTY ROCKSON VRS RESPONDENT (C5/52/2023) [2023] GHACC 1073 (3 March 2023)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as evidenced by the parties' conduct, lack of communication, failed reconciliation attempts, and mutual desire for divorce. The law does not provide for compensation for emotional abuse as claimed by the petitioner.

Citation
[2023] GHACC 1073
Parties
Petitioner: Gifty Rockson; Respondent: [Name not provided]
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
3 March 2023
Case Number
C5/52/2023
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome
Marriage dissolved
Legal Topics
Divorce, Child Custody, Maintenance, Access Rights
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Child Custody Maintenance Access Rights

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Parties

Gifty Rockson

Petitioner

[Name not provided]

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Custody and access arrangements for the child
  3. 3 Maintenance and financial provision for the child

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as evidenced by the parties' conduct, lack of communication, failed reconciliation attempts, and mutual desire for divorce. The law does not provide for compensation for emotional abuse as claimed by the petitioner.

Court Disposition

Marriage dissolved

Orders

  • Custody of the child granted to the petitioner
  • Respondent granted access to the child two weekends every month and specified vacation periods