Ezekiel Kabutet Vrs Stephine Donie [2023] GHACC 536 (5 May 2023)

The marriage was dissolved because the evidence showed irretrievable breakdown due to unreasonable behavior and failed reconciliation efforts, with no opposition from the respondent.

Citation: [2023] GHACC 536
Parties: Petitioner: Ezekiel Kabutey; Respondent: Stephine Donie Donkor
Court: Circuit Court
Jurisdiction: Ghana
Judgment Date: 5 May 2023
Procedural Posture: Divorce Petition / Final Judgment
Outcome: petition allowed
Legal Topics: Divorce, Child Custody, Child Maintenance
Source Language: English

Family Law Divorce Child Custody Child Maintenance

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Parties

Ezekiel Kabutey

Petitioner

Stephine Donie Donkor

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the marriage between the petitioner and respondent should be dissolved
2 Whether the petitioner is entitled to custody and maintenance orders for the child

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage was dissolved because the evidence showed irretrievable breakdown due to unreasonable behavior and failed reconciliation efforts, with no opposition from the respondent.

Court Disposition

petition allowed

Orders

Marriage between petitioner and respondent dissolved
Custody of the child granted to the respondent