P.M v E.N.M [2008] KEHC 2788 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2788
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 2788 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 May 2008
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TypeDivorcePosturePetition for dissolution of marriageCoramK.H. RAWAL
Holding
The court finds the marriage irretrievably broken down and dissolves it.
Facts
The parties lived together from 1993 and married in 1996. The petitioner alleged cruelty and abuse by the respondent, while the respondent denied these allegations. The petitioner claimed the marriage was irretrievably broken down.
Issues
- Custody of two children born during the marriage
- Maintenance of the children
Reasoning
The court found that the petitioner's allegations of cruelty and abuse were more credible than the respondent's denials, leading to the conclusion that the marriage is irretrievably broken down.
Outcome
The marriage is dissolved.
Orders
- Petitioner to bear his own costs
- Decree nisi to be made absolute within 60 days
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Marriage Act (Cap 150) Laws of Kenya
- Matrimonial Causes Act (Cap 152) of the Laws of Kenya
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