L.N.G v S.M.M [2008] KEHC 2019 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2019
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 2019 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 June 2008
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner seeks divorce on grounds of desertionCoramM.S.A. MAKHANDIA, MARY KASANGO
Holding
The court grants the petitioner a divorce on the ground of desertion
Facts
Petitioner and respondent were married in 1975 and have four children. Since 1988, there has been no peace in the marriage. In 1997, the respondent left the matrimonial home and went to the UK. The petitioner filed for divorce in 2006.
Issues
- Whether the petitioner can obtain a divorce on the ground of desertion
- Whether the respondent's actions justify the petitioner's claim of desertion
Reasoning
The respondent deserted the petitioner without cause and for a period of at least three years, leading to the dissolution of the marriage.
Outcome
The marriage is dissolved, and a decree Nisi is issued to the petitioner.
Orders
- A decree Nisi shall issue to the petitioner to be made absolute within the stipulated period of time
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Matrimonial Causes Act
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