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Family law [2025] GHADC 13

GLOVER VRS. ADU-FORI (A6/16/20)

GLOVER VRS. ADU-FORI (A6/16/20) [2025] GHADC 13 (24 March 2025)

The Family Tribunal awarded custody of a 10-year-old child to the applicant, prioritizing continuity of care and the child’s wishes, with supervised access for the biological mother.

  • Custody
  • Guardianship
  • Best interest of the child
  • Child-custody
  • Best-interest-of-the-child
  • Family-law
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Family law [2025] GHACC 15

KUSI VRS. ACHEAMPONG (C11/77/24)

KUSI VRS. ACHEAMPONG (C11/77/24) [2025] GHACC 15 (7 March 2025)

The Applicant has been the primary caregiver, providing stability and specialised care, while the Respondent has had minimal involvement and lacks the capacity to provide continuous care. The best interests and welfare of the child require continuity in her current environment, justifying the grant of sole custody to the Applicant and guardianship to her mother in the Applicant's absence.

  • Custody of children
  • Guardianship
  • Best interests of the child
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Family law REPUBLIC VRS. QUARSHIE (CR/0087/2024) [2024] GHAHC 267 (25 March 2024)

REPUBLIC VRS. QUARSHIE (CR/0087/2024)

REPUBLIC VRS. QUARSHIE (CR/0087/2024) [2024] GHAHC 267 (25 March 2024)

The Respondent, having been present in court and having benefited from the custody order, had actual notice of the judgment and was obliged to comply with its terms, including granting access to the Applicant. Her failure to do so was willful and not excused by the absence of a formal decree. The Applicant proved contempt beyond reasonable doubt.

  • Contempt of court
  • Child custody
  • Access to child
  • Best interest of the child
  • Enforcement of court orders
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Family law [2023] GHADC 668

Ayitey Vrs Klu

Ayitey Vrs Klu [2023] GHADC 668 (20 July 2023)

Custody of Child R is granted to Defendant (maternal aunt) as it is in the best interest of the child, given her emotional attachment, stable environment, and concerns about Plaintiff’s parenting style and temper. Plaintiff is granted bi-weekly weekend access and is responsible for monthly maintenance and educational expenses.

  • Child custody
  • Child maintenance
  • Access rights
  • Best interests of the child
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Family law [2023] GHADC 900

AYITEY VRS KLU (A6/345/2023)

AYITEY VRS KLU (A6/345/2023) [2023] GHADC 900 (20 July 2023)

Custody of Child R is granted to Defendant, the maternal aunt, as it is in the best interest of the child given her emotional attachment, stable environment, and concerns about Plaintiff's parenting style and temper. Plaintiff is granted bi-weekly weekend access and is responsible for monthly maintenance and educational expenses.

  • Child custody
  • Child maintenance
  • Best interests of the child
  • Access rights
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Family law [2023] GHADC 929

GAPE VRS GAPE (A6/474/2023)

GAPE VRS GAPE (A6/474/2023) [2023] GHADC 929 (4 July 2023)

Accommodation costs for the child shall be shared between the parties at 80-20% (Applicant 80%, Respondent 20%) for future renewals, considering Respondent's prior full payment and support; all other ADR terms are adopted as binding judgment.

  • Child custody
  • Child maintenance
  • Parental responsibility
  • Accommodation
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Family law [2023] GHADC 673

Gape Vrs Antwi

Gape Vrs Antwi [2023] GHADC 673 (4 July 2023)

Accommodation costs for the child shall be shared between the parties at 80-20% (applicant 80%, respondent 20%) for future renewals, considering respondent's prior full payment and support; all other ADR terms are adopted as binding judgment.

  • Child custody
  • Child maintenance
  • Parental responsibility
  • Accommodation
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Family law [2023] GHADC 669

Berko-boateng Vrs Agyekum

Berko-boateng Vrs Agyekum [2023] GHADC 669 (15 June 2023)

The court granted the father custody of the child, finding it in the child’s best interest, and ordered the mother reasonable access, including yearly visits to Ghana.

  • Child custody
  • Best interest of the child
  • Parental rights
  • Access to child
  • Child-custody
  • Best-interest-of-the-child
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Family law [2023] GHADC 670

Berko-boateng Vrs Serwaa

Berko-boateng Vrs Serwaa [2023] GHADC 670 (15 June 2023)

It is in the best interest of the child to remain in the custody of the applicant, her biological father, as she has settled in Finland, is well cared for, and both parents consent to the arrangement. There is no evidence of risk or harm in the applicant's custody.

  • Child custody
  • Best interest of the child
  • Parental rights
  • Access to child
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Family law [2023] GHADC 901

BERKO-BOATENG VRS AGYEKUM (A6/331/2023)

BERKO-BOATENG VRS AGYEKUM (A6/331/2023) [2023] GHADC 901 (15 June 2023)

Custody is granted to the applicant as it is in the best interest of the child, who has settled in Finland, is well cared for, and both parents consent to the arrangement. No evidence of risk or harm to the child exists, and reasonable access to the respondent is ordered.

  • Child custody
  • Best interest of the child
  • Parental rights
  • Access to child
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