APAU VRS APAU (A4/21/2022) [2023] GHADC 890 (23 October 2023)

APAU VRS APAU (A4/21/2022) [2023] GHADC 890 (23 October 2023)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to the respondent's unreasonable behaviour, the parties' separation for two years, and their inability to reconcile. Both parties consented to dissolution, and the terms of settlement regarding custody and property are maintained.

Citation
[2023] GHADC 890
Parties
Petitioner: Sebastian Apau; Respondent: Porshia Apau
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
23 October 2023
Case Number
A4/21/2022
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome
petition allowed; marriage dissolved
Legal Topics
Divorce, Custody, Matrimonial Property, Maintenance
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Custody Matrimonial Property Maintenance

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Parties

Sebastian Apau

Petitioner

Porshia Apau

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Whether either party has behaved unreasonably
  3. 3 Custody and maintenance of the child

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to the respondent's unreasonable behaviour, the parties' separation for two years, and their inability to reconcile. Both parties consented to dissolution, and the terms of settlement regarding custody and property are maintained.

Court Disposition

petition allowed; marriage dissolved

Orders

  • Marriage between Sebastian Apau and Porshia Apau is dissolved.
  • Certificate of Marriage with License No. LCI/NL/055/2015 is cancelled.