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
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation
- 2 Whether properties were jointly acquired during marriage
- 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
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