Adablah Vrs Bismark [2022] GHADC 91 (15 February 2022)

Adablah Vrs Bismark [2022] GHADC 91 (15 February 2022)

Both parties admitted the marriage had irretrievably broken down, had lived apart for two years, and had formed new relationships. The court found the grounds for divorce under Act 367 satisfied and granted dissolution. The Petitioner waived her claim for compensation.

Citation
[2022] GHADC 91
Parties
Petitioner: Abigail Adablah; Respondent: Yeboah Bismark
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
15 February 2022
Procedural Posture
Matrimonial Cause / Judgment
Outcome
petition for divorce granted
Legal Topics
Divorce, Matrimonial Property, Breakdown of Marriage
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Matrimonial Property Breakdown of Marriage

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Parties

Abigail Adablah

Petitioner

Yeboah Bismark

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Matrimonial Cause / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation
  2. 2 Whether the Petitioner is entitled to a reasonable lump sum of GHc20,000.00
  3. 3 Whether the Petitioner is entitled to the reliefs sought

Ratio Decidendi

Both parties admitted the marriage had irretrievably broken down, had lived apart for two years, and had formed new relationships. The court found the grounds for divorce under Act 367 satisfied and granted dissolution. The Petitioner waived her claim for compensation.

Court Disposition

petition for divorce granted

Orders

  • Marriage between the parties dissolved under the Ordinance
  • Petitioner's claim for compensation waived and not awarded