Akua Seiwaa Daaku Vrs William Asare-due Ampofo [2022] GHACC 153 (3 November 2022)

Akua Seiwaa Daaku Vrs William Asare-due Ampofo [2022] GHACC 153 (3 November 2022)

The respondent's conduct, including denial of conjugal rights, lack of communication, and emotional neglect, constitutes behavior such that the petitioner cannot reasonably be expected to live with him. The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation. The petitioner is entitled to custody, maintenance, and a...

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Citation
[2022] GHACC 153
Parties
Petitioner: Akua Seiwaa Daaku; Respondent: William Asare-Dua Ampofo
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
3 November 2022
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Final Judgment
Outcome
Petition allowed; marriage dissolved
Legal Topics
Divorce, Custody, Maintenance, Alimony, Child Support, Matrimonial Property
Source Language
english
Family Law Divorce Custody Maintenance Alimony Child Support Matrimonial Property

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Parties

Akua Seiwaa Daaku

Petitioner

William Asare-Dua Ampofo

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent has behaved in such a way that the petitioner cannot reasonably be expected to live with him
  2. 2 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation
  3. 3 Custody and maintenance of the child

Ratio Decidendi

The respondent's conduct, including denial of conjugal rights, lack of communication, and emotional neglect, constitutes behavior such that the petitioner cannot reasonably be expected to live with him. The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation. The petitioner is entitled to custody, maintenance, and a financial settlement from the joint account, but not the full alimony claimed.

Court Disposition

Petition allowed; marriage dissolved

Orders

  • Marriage between the parties is dissolved.
  • Petitioner granted custody of the child.