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E O N v M N [2005] KEHC 197 (KLR)

[2005] KEHC 197 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
197
Citation
[2005] KEHC 197 (KLR)
Decided
13 April 2005
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner moved for an order to dissolve marriage, respondent cross-petitioned for divorceCoramJOYCE ALUOCH
Holding

Marriage dissolved, decree nisi issued, to become absolute within one month. Consent orders for custody, care, control, access, and maintenance are upheld.

Facts

Petitioner and respondent had two children. The marriage broke down due to the respondent's alleged cruelty, including complaints about schools and estate standards, and infidelity suspicions.

Issues

  1. Dissolution of marriage
  2. Custody and care of children
  3. Maintenance

Reasoning

Petitioner proved his case of cruelty on balance of probabilities, leading to the dissolution of the marriage.

Outcome

Marriage dissolved

Orders

  • Decree nisi issued
  • Consent orders for custody, care, control, access, and maintenance upheld

Remedies

  • Decree nisi
  • Maintenance
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