Amoanab Vrs Bola [2023] GHADC 464 (15 March 2023)

Amoanab Vrs Bola [2023] GHADC 464 (15 March 2023)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to Respondent’s unreasonable behaviour and abandonment; custody and maintenance orders are made in the best interest of the child.

Citation
Amoanab Vrs Bola [2023] GHADC 464 (15 March 2023)
Parties
Petitioner: Amoanab Felicia; Respondent: Vincent Spio Bola
Court
ghadc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
15 March 2023
Procedural Posture
Matrimonial Cause / Final Judgment
Outcome
petition granted
Legal Topics
Divorce, Custody, Maintenance, Jurisdiction
Source Language
eng
Family Law Divorce Custody Maintenance Jurisdiction

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Parties

Amoanab Felicia

Petitioner

Vincent Spio Bola

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Matrimonial Cause / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Custody and maintenance of the child
  3. 3 Jurisdiction of the court

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to Respondent’s unreasonable behaviour and abandonment; custody and maintenance orders are made in the best interest of the child.

Court Disposition

petition granted

Orders

  • Marriage dissolved; divorce certificate to issue
  • Custody of child granted to Petitioner; Respondent given reasonable access including public holidays