Olivia Attram Vrs Theophilus Adotey [2023] GHACC 71 (20 June 2023)

Olivia Attram Vrs Theophilus Adotey [2023] GHACC 71 (20 June 2023)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as evidenced by the parties' separation, failed reconciliation attempts, and the respondent's conduct, satisfying the statutory grounds for dissolution under Act 367.

Citation
[2023] GHACC 71
Parties
Petitioner: Olivia Attram; Respondent: Theophilus Adotey
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
20 June 2023
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Final Judgment
Outcome
Petition allowed; marriage dissolved.
Legal Topics
Divorce, Custody, Maintenance, Matrimonial Property
Source Language
English

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Parties

Olivia Attram

Petitioner

Theophilus Adotey

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the marriage between the parties has broken down beyond reconciliation and should be dissolved
  2. 2 Custody and maintenance arrangements for the children

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation as evidenced by the parties' separation, failed reconciliation attempts, and the respondent's conduct, satisfying the statutory grounds for dissolution under Act 367.

Court Disposition

Petition allowed; marriage dissolved.

Orders

  • Marriage between the parties dissolved.
  • Custody of the three children granted to the petitioner with reasonable access to the respondent during weekends, holidays, and shared vacation.