Odoom Vrs Asiamah [2023] GHADC 273 (6 January 2023)

Odoom Vrs Asiamah [2023] GHADC 273 (6 January 2023)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to persistent assault, unreasonable behaviour, and irreconcilable differences, which were proven by the petitioner. The court found that attempts at reconciliation had failed and that the parties could not continue as husband and wife. The petitioner is entitled to dissolution of the marriage, custody of the child, and alimony.

Citation
[2023] GHADC 273
Parties
Petitioner: Agnes Odoom; Respondent: Joe Asiamah
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
6 January 2023
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome
Petition allowed; marriage dissolved
Legal Topics
Divorce, Custody, Alimony, Maintenance
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Custody Alimony Maintenance

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Parties

Agnes Odoom

Petitioner

Joe Asiamah

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage between the parties has broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Whether the petitioner is entitled to custody of the child
  3. 3 Whether the petitioner is entitled to alimony

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to persistent assault, unreasonable behaviour, and irreconcilable differences, which were proven by the petitioner. The court found that attempts at reconciliation had failed and that the parties could not continue as husband and wife. The petitioner is entitled to dissolution of the marriage, custody of the child, and alimony.

Court Disposition

Petition allowed; marriage dissolved

Orders

  • The marriage between the petitioner and respondent is dissolved and the marriage certificate cancelled.
  • Respondent to pay alimony of GH¢7,000.00 to the petitioner.