T.P.C v F.D (Divorce Cause 33 of 2006) [2007] KEHC 3397 (KLR) (3 December 2007) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3397
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 3397 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 December 2007
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner's undefended undefended caseCoramJOYCE ALUOCH
Holding
Order dissolving the marriage and awarding custody of the child to the Petitioner
Facts
Petitioner and Respondent were married on 18th March 1997. The Petitioner reported his wife's desertion in September 2001. The Petitioner has not seen his wife since then and has not found her. She left behind their son and a passport.
Issues
- Grounds for dissolution of marriage
- Custody of the child
Reasoning
The court found desertion without just cause and awarded custody to the Petitioner.
Outcome
Order dissolving the marriage and awarding custody of the child to the Petitioner
Orders
- Decree nisi issued immediately
- Decree absolute to be made within two weeks
Remedies
- Petitioner to pay his own costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Matrimonial Causes Act
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