Ishmael Robert Allasan Vrs Pamela Amoah [2023] GHACC 487 (3 March 2023)

The court found that the customary marriage was validly dissolved on 26th July 2013 in the presence of principal elders, and the applicant's subsequent ordinance marriage is recognized.

Citation: [2023] GHACC 487
Parties: Petitioner: Ishmael Robert Allasan; Respondent: Pamela Amoah
Court: Circuit Court
Jurisdiction: Ghana
Judgment Date: 3 March 2023
Procedural Posture: Matrimonial Cause / Judgment
Outcome: Customary marriage declared dissolved as at 26th July 2013; no order as to costs.
Legal Topics: Customary Marriage, Dissolution of Marriage
Source Language: English

Family Law Customary Marriage Dissolution of Marriage

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Parties

Ishmael Robert Allasan

Petitioner

Pamela Amoah

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Matrimonial Cause / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the customary marriage between the parties was validly dissolved
2 Whether the applicant is lawfully married under the Ordinance

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the customary marriage was validly dissolved on 26th July 2013 in the presence of principal elders, and the applicant's subsequent ordinance marriage is recognized.

Court Disposition

Customary marriage declared dissolved as at 26th July 2013; no order as to costs.

Orders

Customary marriage between Ishmael Robert Allasan and Pamela Amoah is dissolved as at 26th July 2013.
No award as to cost.