S J O vs J O O [2002] KEHC 303 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 303
- Citation
- [2002] KEHC 303 (KLR)
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner's undefended petitionCoramJOYCE ALUOCH
Holding
The court grants the petition for divorce and custody, and orders the respondent to pay half the school fees for the first-born child and half the expenses for school books, stationery, and medical expenses.
Facts
Petitioner and respondent were married in 1985 and had two children. The petitioner alleged cruelty and sought divorce, custody of the children, and payment of school fees and upkeep.
Issues
- Cruelty and grounds for divorce
- Custody of children
- Payment of school fees and upkeep
Reasoning
The court found evidence of the respondent's cruelty and awarded custody to the petitioner, ordering the respondent to contribute to the children's school fees and expenses.
Outcome
Divorce granted, custody awarded to petitioner, and orders for payment of school fees and expenses.
Orders
- Order for divorce
- Custody awarded to petitioner
- Order for respondent to pay half school fees for first-born child
- Order for respondent to pay half expenses for school books, stationery, and medical expenses
Remedies
- Divorce
- Custody
- Payment of school fees and expenses
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