BIA Finds Alternative Proof of Ghanaian Divorce To Be Valid

4/14/08

 While a court order remains the preferred method of establishing a divorce for a customary tribal marriage under Ghanaian law, affidavits executed by the heads of household that meet specified evidentiary requirements may be sufficient for immigration purposes. Matter of Francis Kodwo, 24 I&N Dec. 479 (BIA 2008).