AFELIK VRS AGYEKUM (C5/014/2023) [2023] GHACC 705 (29 December 2023)

AFELIK VRS AGYEKUM (C5/014/2023) [2023] GHACC 705 (29 December 2023)

The marriage has irretrievably broken down due to the Petitioner’s adultery and subsequent separation. Custody of the children is granted to the Petitioner with reasonable access to the Respondent. The matrimonial home is to be held in trust for the children, with both parties having equitable shares and lifetime occupation rights. The Petitioner is the bona fide owner of the vehicle. The Respondent is to pay maintenance and a financial settlement to the Petitioner.

Citation
[2023] GHACC 705
Parties
Petitioner: Juliana Afelik; Respondent: William Kwame Agyekum
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
29 December 2023
Case Number
C5/014/2023
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome
Petition allowed; marriage dissolved.
Legal Topics
Dissolution of Marriage, Custody of Children, Matrimonial Property, Maintenance, Financial Settlement
Source Language
English
Family Law Dissolution of Marriage Custody of Children Matrimonial Property Maintenance Financial Settlement

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Parties

Juliana Afelik

Petitioner

William Kwame Agyekum

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Custody and maintenance of the children
  3. 3 Equitable distribution of matrimonial property

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has irretrievably broken down due to the Petitioner’s adultery and subsequent separation. Custody of the children is granted to the Petitioner with reasonable access to the Respondent. The matrimonial home is to be held in trust for the children, with both parties having equitable shares and lifetime occupation rights. The Petitioner is the bona fide owner of the vehicle. The Respondent is to pay maintenance and a financial settlement to the Petitioner.

Court Disposition

Petition allowed; marriage dissolved.

Orders

  • Marriage between the parties dissolved.
  • Registrar to issue Divorce Certificate.