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
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the marriage between the parties has broken down beyond reconciliation and should be dissolved
- 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.
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