Maabih Naureen Bilijo Vrs Samuel Shawcross Attah [2023] GHACC 495 (23 May 2023)

Maabih Naureen Bilijo Vrs Samuel Shawcross Attah [2023] GHACC 495 (23 May 2023)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to separation, unreasonable behavior, and irreconcilable differences, justifying dissolution under the Matrimonial Causes Act. Custody and access are determined in the best interests of the children under the Children’s Act.

Citation
[2023] GHACC 495
Parties
Petitioner: Maabih Naureen Bilijo; Respondent: Samuel Shawcross Attah
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
23 May 2023
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome
petition granted; marriage dissolved
Legal Topics
Divorce, Child Custody, Matrimonial Property
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Child Custody Matrimonial Property

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Parties

Maabih Naureen Bilijo

Petitioner

Samuel Shawcross Attah

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation under the Matrimonial Causes Act, 1971 (Act 367)
  2. 2 Custody and access arrangements for the children of the marriage
  3. 3 Provision of necessaries for the children

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to separation, unreasonable behavior, and irreconcilable differences, justifying dissolution under the Matrimonial Causes Act. Custody and access are determined in the best interests of the children under the Children’s Act.

Court Disposition

petition granted; marriage dissolved

Orders

  • Ordinance marriage between the parties dissolved
  • Registrar to issue Divorce Certificate after canceling Marriage Certificate