This page provides a comprehensive collection of significant divorce court cases in Jamaica, along with detailed summaries of the judges’ verdicts. Whether you’re a legal professional, student, or someone seeking to understand the intricacies of matrimonial law in Jamaica, these cases offer valuable insights into how courts have interpreted and applied the law in various circumstances. Explore the rulings on property division, custody, alimony, and other critical aspects of divorce proceedings, helping you to better understand the legal landscape and precedents set in Jamaican family law. Each case link includes an overview of the facts, the legal principles involved, and the final judgment delivered by the court.
The case of Allicent Kelly-Lasisi vs. Jimoh Lasisi ([2016] JMSC Civ. 25) in the Supreme Court of Judicature of Jamaica** involved a dispute over the ownership of a property located at 14a Lakehurst Drive, Palmer Heights, Kingston 8**. Allicent Kelly-Lasisi, the claimant, sought a declaration that she was entitled to half of this property, which… Continue reading Kelly-Lasisi, Allicent v Lasisi, Jimoh
This case involves a property dispute between Curline Johnson (the Claimant) and Errol Daniel Johnson (the Defendant), who were once married and lived together in a house they built on land that belonged to the Defendant’s family. After their separation in 2010, Curline Johnson sought a 50% interest in the house under the Partition Act.… Continue reading Johnson, Curline v Johnson, Errol
The case revolves around a property and maintenance dispute between two former spouses, the Claimant and the Defendant, following their separation and divorce. The main issues in the case were the division of two properties (the Willowdene property and the Green Acres property) and whether the Defendant should be required to pay maintenance to the… Continue reading Hutchinson, Leonia Agatha v Hutchinson, Johnette George
Case Summary: AH v. JH Overview The case “AH v. JH” revolves around a legal dispute in Jamaica’s Supreme Court regarding the custody and maintenance of JEH, the only child of AH (the claimant) and JH (the defendant), following their separation. The issues presented include allegations of sexual molestation by JH, maintenance payments, and the… Continue reading AH v JH
The case “Baumgartner-Marik, Gillian (Executrix of the estate of Joscelyn Elliott, deceased, testate) v. Elliott, Agnes” centers on a legal dispute over the ownership of a piece of property located at 8 Lancelin Avenue, Kingston 10, Saint Andrew, Jamaica. This property was originally owned jointly by Joscelyn Seymour Elliott (the deceased) and his wife, Agnes… Continue reading Baumgartner-Marik, Gillian v. Elliott, Agnes
In the divorce case [2018] JMSC Civ 47, the Supreme Court of Judicature of Jamaica issued significant rulings regarding maintenance and the division of matrimonial property. Here are the major outcomes: Maintenance for the Child (Deanna Colley): The court ruled that an extension of the maintenance order for Deanna beyond her 18th birthday could not… Continue reading Colley, Courtney Oneil v Colley, karen Janice Silvera