Customary/Traditional marriage (engagement) is potentially polygamous. The man can decide to marry as many wives as he so wishes and all must be done customarily. There is no limit on the number of women the man can marry customarily. The man cannot enter into marriage under the Ordinance with another woman without divorcing/ending the CustomaryContinue reading “What to know/expect under Customary Marriage”
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Did you know Ordinance Marriage nullifies Customary Marriage?
Ordinance marriage (court/registrar/wedding) nullifies Customary/Traditional marriage (engagement). The very moment an Ordinance marriage is performed after a Customary marriage, the Customary marriage ceases to exist and has no effect whatsoever. Even if Customary marriage is performed after Ordinance marriage, which usually takes the form of couples going to sign at registrar’s office, Ordinance marriage willContinue reading “Did you know Ordinance Marriage nullifies Customary Marriage?”
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There are 3 forms/types of marriages in Ghana and each of them is legal, binding and enforceable under the Laws of Ghana. 1. Customary/Traditional Marriage (Engagement) 2. Ordinance Marriage (Court/Registrar/Wedding) Mohammedian/Islamic Marriage
GHANAIAN FAMILY LAW 