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.