Family Law & Inheritance in Ghana

Understand the laws of Ghana on divorce, marriage, inheritance, and many more with clarity and confidence.

Family Law

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In Ghana, you cannot simply ‘sign papers.’ You must prove to the High Court that the marriage is broken beyond repair. Whether it involves adultery, separation, or unreasonable behaviour, understanding the specific legal grounds is your first step toward a clean, legal break.

Locked out of a deceased relative’s bank account or property? You likely need Letters of Administration (L/A). This is the only legal authority recognized by Ghanaian banks and courts. Learn the strict hierarchy of who can apply, from spouses to children, and avoid the common delays families face.

What happens when a loved one dies without a Will? It isn’t a free-for-all. PNDCLaw 111 steps in to protect the surviving spouse and children and other beneficiaries. Discover how this critical law protects the matrimonial home and ensures the estate ends up in the right hands

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Mandatory DNA testing

Mandatory Paternity Testing in Ghana: Should It Be Required? | Part 2

Mandatory testing raises difficult legal questions. Who bears the cost? Who controls the DNA data? What happens if a parent refuses testing? This article explores rights to privacy, bodily autonomy, child welfare, and the limits of state power.
Paternity Fraud An offence

Paternity Fraud in Ghana: A Criminal Offence? | Part 1

A proposed law to criminalise paternity fraud has reignited debate in Ghana. But does existing law already provide criminal and civil remedies for deception about biological fatherhood?
Family taxes

Hidden Inheritance Tax in Ghana: The Estate Duty

A compulsory levy charged as a percentage on every Inheritance in Ghana. The hidden Inheritance tax in Ghana Estate duty. It calls itself a court fee but behaves like a tax.

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Woman walking into Court with her evidence to clear her name as 2nd Wife not mistress.

When the Side Chick Takes Over the Divorce Case

When the petitioner filed for divorce, accusing her husband of adultery, she never imagined the legal validity of her marriage would be challenged. What happens when an alleged "side chick" claims to be a valid wife? Will the Court entertain her presence in the divorce case?
Ghanaian father helping his child with schoolwork at home

What Age Can a Father Take Custody in Ghana?

There is no fixed age at which a father takes custody in Ghana. The court decides on the child's welfare, and a father may apply at any age.
before filing for divorce in Ghana

Before You Divorce: Common Myths & Misconceptions

Before filing for divorce in Ghana, understand the myths, legal realities, costs, timelines, custody disputes, and property issues that often surprise separating couples.