Arloo Vrs Arloo [2023] GHADC 172 (28 July 2023)

Arloo Vrs Arloo [2023] GHADC 172 (28 July 2023)

The court found that the marriage had broken down beyond reconciliation due to proven separation, adultery by the respondent, and failed reconciliation efforts. The evidence was unchallenged and supported by both parties' agreement to dissolve the marriage. Custody and maintenance arrangements were made in the best interest of the child.

Citation
[2023] GHADC 172
Parties
Petitioner: Deborah Osei-Twum Arloo; Respondent: Philip Brown Arloo
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
28 July 2023
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome
petition granted; marriage dissolved
Legal Topics
Divorce, Custody of Child, Maintenance, Adultery, Unreasonable Behavior
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Custody of Child Maintenance Adultery Unreasonable Behavior

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Parties

Deborah Osei-Twum Arloo

Petitioner

Philip Brown Arloo

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage between the parties has broken down beyond reconciliation to warrant dissolution

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the marriage had broken down beyond reconciliation due to proven separation, adultery by the respondent, and failed reconciliation efforts. The evidence was unchallenged and supported by both parties' agreement to dissolve the marriage. Custody and maintenance arrangements were made in the best interest of the child.

Court Disposition

petition granted; marriage dissolved

Orders

  • Marriage between the parties is dissolved.
  • Custody of the child (Paul Brown Arloo) granted to the petitioner with reasonable access to the respondent.