PROSPER BAAFI NTI VRS REGINA ASANTE ADDO (C5/210/2022) [2023] GHACC 1099 (27 January 2023)

PROSPER BAAFI NTI VRS REGINA ASANTE ADDO (C5/210/2022) [2023] GHACC 1099 (27 January 2023)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to mutual unreasonable behaviour, lack of communication, and failed reconciliation attempts. The court finds it unreasonable to expect the parties to continue living together and grants dissolution. Custody is awarded to the respondent with reasonable access to the petitioner, and financial provision and maintenance are ordered in the best interests of the children.

Citation
[2023] GHACC 1099
Parties
Petitioner: Prosper Baafi Nti; Respondent: Regina Asante Addo
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
27 January 2023
Case Number
C5/210/2022
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome
petition and cross-petition for dissolution of marriage granted
Legal Topics
Divorce, Custody, Maintenance, Matrimonial Property
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Custody Maintenance Matrimonial Property

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Parties

Prosper Baafi Nti

Petitioner

Regina Asante Addo

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Custody and maintenance of children
  3. 3 Financial provision to respondent

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to mutual unreasonable behaviour, lack of communication, and failed reconciliation attempts. The court finds it unreasonable to expect the parties to continue living together and grants dissolution. Custody is awarded to the respondent with reasonable access to the petitioner, and financial provision and maintenance are ordered in the best interests of the children.

Court Disposition

petition and cross-petition for dissolution of marriage granted

Orders

  • Marriage between the parties is dissolved.
  • Custody of the children granted to the respondent with reasonable access to the petitioner.