When Does a House Built Before Marriage Become Shared Property? In December 2025, Ghana’s highest court quietly answered a question that affects many families, though few speak about it openly

This case was about who should legally be recognised as the late Mr. Charles Kwadwo Fosuh’s surviving spouse and, therefore, who had the right to perform the traditional widowhood rites.

In Ghana, there is a general rule that prevents couples from filing for divorce within two years of getting married.

In the world of surrogacy and assisted reproduction, a question that often comes up among people who know someone involved in this field is: Does the baby share DNA with the surrogate mother?

Gestational surrogacy is a process through which a surrogate mother carries and delivers a child for another couple or individual, known as the intended parents.

Getting married under the Ordinance in Ghana is a process governed by the Marriages Act. This article outlines the steps to ensure your marriage is legally recognized.

Customary adoption in Ghana is a form of adoption that is deeply rooted in the cultural and traditional practices of the country's various ethnic groups.

Family law in Ghana is deeply intertwined with the principles laid out in the Constitution of the Fourth Republic of Ghana, established in 1992

Adoption in Ghana is a heartfelt journey that allows individuals or couples to embrace a child not born to them and offer them a loving home. The process is meticulously designed to always prioritize the child's best interests.

Surrogacy is a method of assisted reproduction where an individual agrees to carry and give birth to a child for another person or couple. In Ghana, the legal framework surrounding surrogacy and other forms of assisted reproduction is outlined in the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 2020 (Act 1027).