Ghana's courts are changing how they divide property when marriages end. The Supreme Court has made decisions showing a new direction.
Previously, assets were often split equally between spouses during a divorce. This was a general rule applied broadly.
Now, the focus is shifting to a more careful and evidence-based way of deciding who gets what. Each case will be looked at closely for its specific details.
The Supreme Court's recent rulings indicate a move away from an automatic 50-50 split of assets.
Instead, the court will consider fairness and acknowledge the different contributions each partner made to the marriage and its assets.
This change means that divisions will be based on individual circumstances and proof of contributions.
The legal framework is moving towards an equity-centered model that is sensitive to each spouse's input.
This ensures a more just distribution of property after a marriage ends, according to legal analysts.