Vida Prah Vrs Isaac Hagan [2023] GHADC 622 (13 April 2023)

Vida Prah Vrs Isaac Hagan [2023] GHADC 622 (13 April 2023)

The best interest and welfare of the children require maintaining the current custody arrangement, as both children are settled in their respective environments and a change would not serve their welfare.

Citation
[2023] GHADC 622
Parties
Applicant: Vida Prah; Respondent: Isaac Hagan
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
13 April 2023
Procedural Posture
Child Custody Application / Judgment
Outcome
Application for custody of both children declined; existing custody arrangements maintained.
Legal Topics
Child Custody, Child Welfare, Parental Rights
Source Language
English
Family Law Child Custody Child Welfare Parental Rights

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Parties

Vida Prah

Applicant

Isaac Hagan

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Child Custody Application / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether custody of both children should be granted to the Applicant
  2. 2 What arrangement serves the best interest and welfare of the children

Ratio Decidendi

The best interest and welfare of the children require maintaining the current custody arrangement, as both children are settled in their respective environments and a change would not serve their welfare.

Court Disposition

Application for custody of both children declined; existing custody arrangements maintained.

Orders

  • Applicant retains custody of Henry Hagan aged 15 years.
  • Respondent retains custody of Esi Hagan aged 12 years.