KUMBAL VRS KUUBETERSUUR (NR/TL/HC/E5/3/2021) [2024] GHAHC 353 (30 May 2024)

KUMBAL VRS KUUBETERSUUR (NR/TL/HC/E5/3/2021) [2024] GHAHC 353 (30 May 2024)

The marriage has irretrievably broken down due to adultery, neglect, and lack of communication. Petitioner contributed to acquisition of matrimonial property and is entitled to 40% share. Custody of children awarded to petitioner with respondent responsible for majority of their needs. Each party bears own costs.

Citation
KUMBAL VRS KUUBETERSUUR (NR/TL/HC/E5/3/2021) [2024] GHAHC 353 (30 May 2024)
Parties
Petitioner: Julian Kumbal; Respondent: Richard Kuubetersuur
Court
ghahc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
30 May 2024
Procedural Posture
Matrimonial/divorce / Final Judgment
Outcome
marriage dissolved
Legal Topics
Divorce, Matrimonial Property, Child Custody, Adultery
Source Language
eng

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Parties

Julian Kumbal

Petitioner

Richard Kuubetersuur

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Matrimonial/divorce / Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Whether properties were jointly acquired during marriage
  3. 3 How matrimonial property should be distributed

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has irretrievably broken down due to adultery, neglect, and lack of communication. Petitioner contributed to acquisition of matrimonial property and is entitled to 40% share. Custody of children awarded to petitioner with respondent responsible for majority of their needs. Each party bears own costs.

Court Disposition

marriage dissolved

Orders

  • Petitioner awarded 40% of all properties acquired during marriage
  • Petitioner granted custody of three children with respondent given reasonable access