GYINAA VRS YAW (BR/DR/DC/A4/13/2022) [2024] GHADC 238 (27 August 2024)

GYINAA VRS YAW (BR/DR/DC/A4/13/2022) [2024] GHADC 238 (27 August 2024)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as evidenced by desertion, failed reconciliation, and customary dissolution. The four-bedroom house was acquired during marriage with the petitioner's substantial contribution, entitling her to a share. The petitioner is entitled to a lump sum financial provision considering her unemployment and the respondent's income. Custody and maintenance arrangements are made in the best interests of the children.

Citation
GYINAA VRS YAW (BR/DR/DC/A4/13/2022) [2024] GHADC 238 (27 August 2024)
Parties
Petitioner: Diana Gyinaa; Respondent: Patrick Asi Yaw
Court
ghadc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
27 August 2024
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Final Judgment
Outcome
Petition granted; marriage dissolved; property and financial orders made.
Legal Topics
Dissolution of Marriage, Division of Matrimonial Property, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Maintenance
Source Language
eng
Family Law Dissolution of Marriage Division of Matrimonial Property Alimony Child Custody Child Maintenance

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Parties

Diana Gyinaa

Petitioner

Patrick Asi Yaw

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Whether the four-bedroom house was jointly acquired and subject to equitable distribution
  3. 3 Whether the petitioner is entitled to alimony

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as evidenced by desertion, failed reconciliation, and customary dissolution. The four-bedroom house was acquired during marriage with the petitioner's substantial contribution, entitling her to a share. The petitioner is entitled to a lump sum financial provision considering her unemployment and the respondent's income. Custody and maintenance arrangements are made in the best interests of the children.

Court Disposition

Petition granted; marriage dissolved; property and financial orders made.

Orders

  • Marriage between the parties dissolved and marriage certificate cancelled.
  • Petitioner awarded two rooms out of the four-bedroom house at Kwameseikrom.