Avevor Vrs Awuttey [2023] GHACC 359 (24 February 2023)

Avevor Vrs Awuttey [2023] GHACC 359 (24 February 2023)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to respondent's conduct and absence, justifying dissolution under Section 2(1)(d) of Act 367.

Citation
Avevor Vrs Awuttey [2023] GHACC 359 (24 February 2023)
Parties
Petitioner: Felix Avevor; Respondent: Patience Awuttey a.k.a. Patience Avevor
Court
ghacc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
24 February 2023
Procedural Posture
Matrimonial Cause / Final Judgment
Outcome
decree of divorce granted
Legal Topics
Divorce, Matrimonial Causes, Breakdown of Marriage
Source Language
eng
Family Law Divorce Matrimonial Causes Breakdown of Marriage

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Parties

Felix Avevor

Petitioner

Patience Awuttey a.k.a. Patience Avevor

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Matrimonial Cause / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage between the petitioner and respondent has broken down beyond reconciliation warranting dissolution

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to respondent's conduct and absence, justifying dissolution under Section 2(1)(d) of Act 367.

Court Disposition

decree of divorce granted

Orders

  • Ordinance marriage between the parties celebrated on 7th December, 2013 at Koforidua Municipal Assembly is dissolved.
  • Decree of divorce is hereby ordered.