Paintsil Vrs Adjei [2022] GHADC 352 (21 October 2022)

Paintsil Vrs Adjei [2022] GHADC 352 (21 October 2022)

The best interest and welfare of the child, as established by statutory and case law, require that custody be granted to the applicant with reasonable access to the respondent, and that the respondent provide maintenance and accommodation for the child.

Citation
[2022] GHADC 352
Parties
Applicant: Martha Paintsil; Respondent: Wilson Adjei
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
21 October 2022
Procedural Posture
Family Tribunal (custody and Maintenance) / Judgment
Outcome
Custody of the child granted to the applicant; respondent ordered to pay maintenance and provide accommodation; no order as to costs.
Legal Topics
Child Custody, Child Maintenance, Customary Marriage Dissolution
Source Language
English
Family Law Child Custody Child Maintenance Customary Marriage Dissolution

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Parties

Martha Paintsil

Applicant

Wilson Adjei

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family Tribunal (custody and Maintenance) / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant should be granted custody of the child
  2. 2 Whether the respondent should be ordered to maintain the child and provide accommodation
  3. 3 Whether the applicant should pay maintenance to the respondent for past care of another child

Ratio Decidendi

The best interest and welfare of the child, as established by statutory and case law, require that custody be granted to the applicant with reasonable access to the respondent, and that the respondent provide maintenance and accommodation for the child.

Court Disposition

Custody of the child granted to the applicant; respondent ordered to pay maintenance and provide accommodation; no order as to costs.

Orders

  • Custody of Abigail Adjei granted to applicant with reasonable access to respondent
  • Respondent to pay GHC500.00 per month for maintenance