By Daniel Bampoe
The protracted divorce battle between businessman Richard Nii Armah Quaye and his former wife Joana Quaye took another dramatic turn on June 2, as the Family Court in Accra considered an application seeking to limit the interaction between the couple’s children and socialite Mona Faiz Montrage.
The application was heard during proceedings related to maintenance orders pending appeal, adding a new dimension to a case that has already generated national debate over marital property, child welfare, and parental responsibilities following the collapse of the couple’s 16-year marriage.
Child Welfare Takes Centre Stage
At the heart of the latest application is Joana Quaye’s request for the court to impose restrictions on the children’s contact with Hajia4Reall and to review the visitation arrangements currently enjoyed by RNAQ.
According to arguments presented before the court, Joana believes the welfare and best interests of the children require closer scrutiny of the environment in which they spend time during visits with their father.
Her legal team submitted video evidence and raised concerns regarding Hajia4Reall’s previous legal troubles, arguing that the circumstances surrounding her past imprisonment should be taken into consideration when assessing what arrangements best serve the children.
The application also alleges that the children’s behaviour on social media has been negatively affected by influences within the respondent’s household.
Concerns Over Supervision and Living Arrangements
Court filings further referenced a video involving one of the children, which Joana’s legal team contends raises questions about supervision and general welfare.
According to the documents, these concerns had previously been brought to RNAQ’s attention, and he reportedly acknowledged issues relating to the child’s conduct.
The petitioner further argues that because of RNAQ’s busy schedule and limited availability during visitation periods, the children often spend substantial amounts of time with Hajia4Reall and her child.
Lawyers for Joana contend that these circumstances justify a review of the existing access arrangements and warrant restrictions aimed at safeguarding the children’s welfare while the appeal process remains ongoing.
RNAQ’s Legal Team Challenges
The application was strongly opposed by lawyers representing RNAQ.
Counsel for the businessman argued that the orders being sought would directly affect Hajia4Reall, who is not a party to the proceedings and has not been given an opportunity to respond to the allegations.
According to the defence, imposing restrictions on a non-party without hearing from that individual would violate fundamental principles of natural justice.
The legal team also questioned whether the Family Court possesses the authority to grant the specific post-judgment reliefs being requested and challenged the legal basis of the application.
Dame Defends Court’s Authority
Representing Joana Quaye, former Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame argued that the court has the legal authority to make orders after judgment where circumstances justify intervention.
He cited provisions under Order 65 Rule 23(3) and (4) of C.I. 47, as well as the Matrimonial Causes Act, as the statutory foundation for the relief being sought.
Dame further indicated that his client would not oppose the formal service of the application on Hajia4Reall if the court considered her participation necessary before determining the matter.
Court Defers Decision
Following submissions from both sides, the Family Court decided to adjourn proceedings to June 26, 2026.
The adjournment will allow the court to review the video evidence tendered by the petitioner, hear further arguments arising from that material, and continue consideration of the pending application, including related injunction requests connected to the broader divorce appeal.
Another Chapter in a High-Profile Legal Battle
The latest proceedings underscore how the RNAQ divorce dispute has evolved far beyond questions of financial settlement.
Since the January 2026 divorce judgment, the parties have remained locked in multiple legal battles involving allegations of abuse, ownership of companies and assets, child maintenance, custody arrangements, and efforts to freeze multimillion-cedi properties pending appeal.
