Gyan Vrs Anderson [2023] GHADC 682 (31 July 2023)

Gyan Vrs Anderson [2023] GHADC 682 (31 July 2023)

The marriage is dissolved as both parties have not lived as husband and wife for over seven years, have irreconcilable differences, and all attempts at reconciliation have failed. The evidence satisfies the statutory requirements for dissolution under Act 367.

Citation
[2023] GHADC 682
Parties
Petitioner: Joseph Ekow Gyan; Respondent: Nana Adjoa Anderson
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
31 July 2023
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome
Petition allowed; marriage dissolved; ancillary orders granted.
Legal Topics
Divorce, Matrimonial Property, Ancillary Reliefs, Burden of Proof
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Matrimonial Property Ancillary Reliefs Burden of Proof

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Parties

Joseph Ekow Gyan

Petitioner

Nana Adjoa Anderson

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage between the parties has broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Entitlement to division of matrimonial property
  3. 3 Entitlement to compensation for stocking Respondent’s shop

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage is dissolved as both parties have not lived as husband and wife for over seven years, have irreconcilable differences, and all attempts at reconciliation have failed. The evidence satisfies the statutory requirements for dissolution under Act 367.

Court Disposition

Petition allowed; marriage dissolved; ancillary orders granted.

Orders

  • Marriage between the parties contracted on 7th October, 2007 is dissolved.
  • Matrimonial property at Amrahia to be divided equally among the parties as agreed at ADR.