A.Y.D.S v S.M.H.V [2011] KEHC 1941 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1941
- Citation
- [2011] KEHC 1941 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 June 2011
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TypeDivorcePosturePetition for dissolution of marriageCoramM. ODERO
Holding
The court allows a dissolution of the marriage and decrees nisi to issue within three months.
Facts
The parties were married in September 2004 and the petition was filed in November 2010, six years later. The Respondent allegedly treated the Petitioner with cruelty, including verbal abuse, refusal to communicate, and refusal to sleep with her.
Issues
- Whether the marriage has irretrievably broken down due to cruelty
- Division of custody and visitation rights
Reasoning
The court found that the Respondent's treatment of the Petitioner constituted cruelty, as recognized by the Matrimonial Causes Act, and that the marriage has irretrievably broken down.
Outcome
Dissolution of marriage
Orders
- Decree nisi to issue within three months
Remedies
- Division of custody and visitation rights
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Matrimonial Causes Act Cap 152 Laws of Kenya
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