PETER KIMUTAI KATAM v VICKY CHEBET KONES [2010] KEHC 773 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 773
- Citation
- [2010] KEHC 773 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 July 2010
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner filed a Divorce Petition ex parteCoramG.B.M. KARIUKI, SC, RESIDENT JUDGE
Holding
Decree of divorce granted on the ground of desertion
Facts
The parties were married in 1998 and moved to the United States in 1998. The Respondent left the matrimonial home in 1998 and has not returned. The Petitioner filed for divorce on grounds of adultery, desertion, and cruelty.
Issues
- Grounds for divorce
- Validity of the marriage
Reasoning
The Respondent left the matrimonial home without cause and without justification, constituting desertion. The marriage has irretrievably broken down.
Outcome
Decree of divorce granted
Orders
- Decree nisi issued immediately
- Decree nisi to be made absolute after three months
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Marriage Act, Chapter 150 of the laws of Kenya
- Matrimonial Causes Act Cap 150
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