BOATEY VRS DZANKU (A8/16/23) [2024] GHADC 25 (23 February 2024)

BOATEY VRS DZANKU (A8/16/23) [2024] GHADC 25 (23 February 2024)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to irreconcilable differences and unreasonable behaviour, primarily by the petitioner. Custody of minor children is granted to petitioner, respondent to pay maintenance, no alimony awarded as both parties are gainfully employed and petitioner is not worse off post-dissolution.

Citation
BOATEY VRS DZANKU (A8/16/23) [2024] GHADC 25 (23 February 2024)
Parties
Petitioner: Gloria Narki Boatey; Respondent: Sam Noble Dzanku
Court
ghadc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
23 February 2024
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Final Judgment
Outcome
Marriage dissolved; custody and maintenance orders issued; alimony denied.
Legal Topics
Divorce, Custody, Maintenance, Alimony
Source Language
eng
Family Law Divorce Custody Maintenance Alimony

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Parties

Gloria Narki Boatey

Petitioner

Sam Noble Dzanku

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage between the parties has broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Whether custody of the children should be granted to the petitioner
  3. 3 Whether the respondent should pay maintenance

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to irreconcilable differences and unreasonable behaviour, primarily by the petitioner. Custody of minor children is granted to petitioner, respondent to pay maintenance, no alimony awarded as both parties are gainfully employed and petitioner is not worse off post-dissolution.

Court Disposition

Marriage dissolved; custody and maintenance orders issued; alimony denied.

Orders

  • Marriage between parties dissolved.
  • Custody of minor children granted to petitioner; respondent granted reasonable access.