Traore Vrs Traore [2023] GHAHC 120 (30 January 2023)

Traore Vrs Traore [2023] GHAHC 120 (30 January 2023)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to the Respondent’s conduct, including locking the Petitioner out of the matrimonial home and failure to maintain her and the child. The Respondent failed to prove adultery. The Petitioner is entitled to custody of the child, reasonable maintenance, and alimony. Property acquired during the marriage is to be distributed equitably.

Citation
[2023] GHAHC 120
Parties
Petitioner: Beatrice Larnyoh Traore (Mrs); Respondent: Professor Moussa Traore
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
30 January 2023
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome
Petition allowed; marriage dissolved; custody, maintenance, alimony, and property orders issued.
Legal Topics
Divorce, Custody of Children, Alimony, Property Settlement, Maintenance
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Custody of Children Alimony Property Settlement Maintenance

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Parties

Beatrice Larnyoh Traore (Mrs)

Petitioner

Professor Moussa Traore

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Whether the Petitioner is entitled to custody of the child
  3. 3 Whether the Petitioner is entitled to alimony and property settlement

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to the Respondent’s conduct, including locking the Petitioner out of the matrimonial home and failure to maintain her and the child. The Respondent failed to prove adultery. The Petitioner is entitled to custody of the child, reasonable maintenance, and alimony. Property acquired during the marriage is to be distributed equitably.

Court Disposition

Petition allowed; marriage dissolved; custody, maintenance, alimony, and property orders issued.

Orders

  • Marriage between the parties dissolved.
  • Petitioner granted physical custody of the child; Respondent granted reasonable access.