Bruku Vrs Kporku [2023] GHADC 349 (2 March 2023)

Bruku Vrs Kporku [2023] GHADC 349 (2 March 2023)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to the respondent's unreasonable behavior, including sexual incompatibility and neglect, and failed reconciliation attempts. The petitioner is entitled to dissolution and a financial settlement based on her contributions and the respondent's ability to pay.

Citation
[2023] GHADC 349
Parties
Petitioner: Josephine Bruku; Respondent: Prince Kporku
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
2 March 2023
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome
petition allowed; marriage dissolved
Legal Topics
Dissolution of Marriage, Financial Settlement, Matrimonial Causes
Source Language
English
Family Law Dissolution of Marriage Financial Settlement Matrimonial Causes

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Parties

Josephine Bruku

Petitioner

Prince Kporku

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Whether the petitioner is entitled to a financial settlement

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to the respondent's unreasonable behavior, including sexual incompatibility and neglect, and failed reconciliation attempts. The petitioner is entitled to dissolution and a financial settlement based on her contributions and the respondent's ability to pay.

Court Disposition

petition allowed; marriage dissolved

Orders

  • Marriage between the parties dissolved and certificate of marriage cancelled
  • Respondent to pay petitioner twenty thousand Ghana cedis in two equal installments by 31st March 2023 and 30th April 2023