B.H.S v B.H.S [2011] KEHC 2980 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2980
- Citation
- [2011] KEHC 2980 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 March 2011
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner's Petition for DivorceCoramL. KIMARU
Holding
The marriage is dissolved.
Facts
The petitioner and respondent were married on 8th October 1983 and have four children. The respondent left Kenya in 2001 with their children and has not returned. The petitioner claims the marriage has irretrievably broken down due to desertion.
Issues
- Whether the marriage has irretrievably broken down due to desertion
- Whether the petitioner can establish the matrimonial offence of desertion
Reasoning
The prolonged separation and lack of reconciliation possibility led the court to conclude the marriage is no longer viable.
Outcome
Divorce granted
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