Emmanuel Obisaw Vrs Suzzy Obisaw [2022] GHADC 268 (15 December 2022)

Emmanuel Obisaw Vrs Suzzy Obisaw [2022] GHADC 268 (15 December 2022)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as evidenced by failed attempts at reconciliation and the parties' inability to live together as husband and wife for over two years, with both parties consenting to the dissolution. The Petitioner failed to substantiate allegations of adultery or unreasonable behaviour.

Citation
[2022] GHADC 268
Parties
Petitioner: Emmanuel Obisaw; Respondent: Suzzy Obisaw
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
15 December 2022
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome
petition granted
Legal Topics
Divorce, Matrimonial Causes, Dissolution of Marriage, Custody, Ancillary Reliefs
Source Language
English

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Parties

Emmanuel Obisaw

Petitioner

Suzzy Obisaw

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as evidenced by failed attempts at reconciliation and the parties' inability to live together as husband and wife for over two years, with both parties consenting to the dissolution. The Petitioner failed to substantiate allegations of adultery or unreasonable behaviour.

Court Disposition

petition granted

Orders

  • The marriage celebrated on 26th February 2015 is dissolved.
  • The Terms of Agreement signed on 17th August 2022 is adopted as consent judgment on ancillary reliefs.