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Boatey v Boateng (C5/01/2021) [2025] GHAHC 156 (30 July 2025)
The High Court dissolved a marriage, ordered sale of the jointly owned house and vehicle, refused alimony for lack of proof, and dismissed a GHC 60,000 repayment claim.
Kuvlo v Ayornu (A4/10/2025) [2025] GHADC 68 (14 May 2025)
The marriage was dissolved on the ground that the parties had not lived together as husband and wife for a continuous period of at least five years immediately before the petition, satisfying section 1(2)(e) of the Matrimonial Causes Act, 1971 (Act 367). The Respondent's claims for property division and arrears were dismissed for lack of evidence. Ancillary reliefs for custody, maintenance, and alimony were granted based on the best interests of the children and the evidence of primary caregiving by the Respondent.
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Owiafe v Baah (EAS/NW/CC/C4/05/2025) [2025] GHACC 58 (5 March 2025)
The Circuit Court dissolved the parties’ ordinance marriage for breakdown beyond reconciliation and adopted their settlement terms as a consent judgment.
TETTEH VRS. BOATENG (AR/AO/DC2/C5/23/22) [2025] GHADC 17 (31 January 2025)
District Court at Asokwa-Kumasi dissolved an ordinance marriage on grounds of unreasonable behaviour, and made custody and maintenance orders for the children.
Lamptey v Darkwah (GTNDC/A4/32/24) [2025] GHADC 70 (30 January 2025)
Both parties demonstrated through evidence and failed reconciliation attempts that the marriage had irretrievably broken down, justifying dissolution under the Matrimonial Causes Act.
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Lamptey v Darkwah (GTNDC/A4/32/24) [2025] GHADC 69 (30 January 2025)
Both parties demonstrated through evidence and arguments that the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to persistent communication issues, failed reconciliation attempts, and inability to resolve differences. The court is satisfied and dissolves the marriage.
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BOAMAH VRS AMPADU (J4/48/2023) [2024] GHASC 59 (4 December 2024)
The appeal failed because the respondent did not prove that the marriage had been dissolved under customary law, did not provide sufficient evidence to challenge the award of the matrimonial home, and the absence of financial contribution by the petitioner was not determinative under current law. The concurrent findings of the lower courts were supported by the evidence and applicable legal principles.
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FETUS ANIM ADDO VRS EVA ANIM ADDO (A4/24/2023) [2024] GHAHC 384 (7 October 2024)
Divorce, property settlement, custody and alimony dispute in which the Circuit Court dissolved the marriage, allocated property, and ordered child maintenance.
GYINAA VRS YAW (BR/DR/DC/A4/13/2022) [2024] GHADC 238 (27 August 2024)
The district court dissolved the marriage, awarded the petitioner two rooms in the matrimonial house, ordered lump-sum financial provision, and set custody and maintenance terms.
DANSO VRS DANSO (C5/23/2022) [2024] GHACC 202 (22 April 2024)
The Circuit Court at Berekum dissolved the marriage, granted custody of the three children to the petitioner, and made no order as to costs.
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