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M.C.B v A.I.B [2009] KEHC 1765 (KLR)

[2009] KEHC 1765 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1765
Citation
[2009] KEHC 1765 (KLR)
Decided
24 September 2009
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TypeDissolution of MarriagePosturePetition for dissolution of marriage filed, Respondent's application to amend deniedCoramK.H. RAWAL
Holding

Marriage is irretrievably broken down, decree nisi of dissolution issued

Facts

Petitioner and Respondent were married in 1992, had two children, and were living together until 2004. Respondent was a divorcee at the time of marriage. Petitioner sought dissolution on grounds of adultery, cruelty, and irretrievable breakdown.

Issues

  1. Whether the marriage has irretrievably broken down and ought to be dissolved
  2. Custody of the son
  3. Maintenance of the children
  4. Costs of the petition

Reasoning

Physical separation but children living together, no serious allegations of unsuitability, best interest of the children considered.

Outcome

Decree nisi of dissolution issued

Orders

  • Joint custody of son with Petitioner, unlimited access to Respondent
  • Petitioner to bear costs of children's education and health, Respondent to bear costs of children's shelter and other requirements
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