MARKWEI VRS MODEY (A4/57/2023) [2023] GHADC 887 (28 November 2023)

MARKWEI VRS MODEY (A4/57/2023) [2023] GHADC 887 (28 November 2023)

The respondent's conduct, including physical assault and failure to contest the allegations, amounts to cruelty and unreasonable behavior, leading to the conclusion that the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation. The petitioner is entitled to dissolution of marriage and orders for maintenance and support for the children.

Citation
[2023] GHADC 887
Parties
Petitioner: Lawrencia Markwei; Respondent: Timothy Elikem Modey
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
28 November 2023
Case Number
A4/57/2023
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome
petition granted
Legal Topics
Divorce, Maintenance, Child Support, Custody
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Maintenance Child Support Custody

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Parties

Lawrencia Markwei

Petitioner

Timothy Elikem Modey

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Whether the respondent should pay maintenance and other responsibilities for the children

Ratio Decidendi

The respondent's conduct, including physical assault and failure to contest the allegations, amounts to cruelty and unreasonable behavior, leading to the conclusion that the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation. The petitioner is entitled to dissolution of marriage and orders for maintenance and support for the children.

Court Disposition

petition granted

Orders

  • Marriage between the parties is dissolved.
  • Certificate of Marriage Number NLA 9/TM/06/2015 is cancelled.