Jyesu Vrs Opare [2022] GHADC 79 (20 April 2022)
The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to the Respondent's adultery, loss of interest, and separation since 2020. Both parties consented to the divorce. The welfare of the children requires granting custody to the Petitioner, with access to the Respondent, and the Petitioner must repay the loan taken from the Respondent.
- Citation
- [2022] GHADC 79
- Parties
- Petitioner: Angel Gaby Jyesu; Respondent: Salomay Opare
- Court
- District Court
- Jurisdiction
- Ghana
- Judgment Date
- 20 April 2022
- Procedural Posture
- Divorce Petition / Judgment
- Outcome
- petition for divorce granted
- Legal Topics
- Divorce, Custody of Children, Maintenance, Matrimonial Property
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Angel Gaby Jyesu
Petitioner
Salomay Opare
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation
- 2 Whether there is unreasonable behaviour on the part of the Respondent such that the Petitioner cannot reasonably be expected to live with her
- 3 Whether the Petitioner is entitled to the relief sought
Ratio Decidendi
The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to the Respondent's adultery, loss of interest, and separation since 2020. Both parties consented to the divorce. The welfare of the children requires granting custody to the Petitioner, with access to the Respondent, and the Petitioner must repay the loan taken from the Respondent.
Court Disposition
petition for divorce granted
Orders
- Dissolution of the marriage between the parties
- Custody of the two children granted to the Petitioner
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