M.C.B v A.I.B [2009] KEHC 1765 (KLR)
- 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
- Whether the marriage has irretrievably broken down and ought to be dissolved
- Custody of the son
- Maintenance of the children
- 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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