KWADJE VRS BOTWE (A4/25/2023) [2024] GHADC 172 (29 February 2024)

KWADJE VRS BOTWE (A4/25/2023) [2024] GHADC 172 (29 February 2024)

The marriage between the parties has broken down beyond reconciliation due to respondent's unreasonable behavior, neglect of maintenance, and failed reconciliation attempts, warranting dissolution under section 2(1)(f) of Act 367.

Citation
KWADJE VRS BOTWE (A4/25/2023) [2024] GHADC 172 (29 February 2024)
Parties
Petitioner: Nancy Kwadje; Respondent: Peter Kingsley Botwe
Court
ghadc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
29 February 2024
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Final Judgment
Outcome
Decree of dissolution of marriage granted.
Legal Topics
Divorce, Child Custody, Child Maintenance, Ancillary Relief
Source Language
eng
Family Law Divorce Child Custody Child Maintenance Ancillary Relief

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Parties

Nancy Kwadje

Petitioner

Peter Kingsley Botwe

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage between the parties has broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Determination of custody and maintenance of children
  3. 3 Ancillary reliefs including accommodation and educational expenses

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage between the parties has broken down beyond reconciliation due to respondent's unreasonable behavior, neglect of maintenance, and failed reconciliation attempts, warranting dissolution under section 2(1)(f) of Act 367.

Court Disposition

Decree of dissolution of marriage granted.

Orders

  • Custody of two children granted to petitioner with reasonable access to respondent.
  • Respondent to pay GHC 400.00 monthly for child maintenance.