R. S v S. C.O [2011] KEHC 3336 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3336
- Citation
- [2011] KEHC 3336 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 March 2011
AI Summary
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TypeDivorcePosturePetition for divorce and cross-petition for divorceCoramL. KIMARU
Holding
The marriage is dissolved, and a decree nisi is issued. The marriage had irretrievably broken down due to cruelty and desertion.
Facts
The petitioner and respondent were married in the United Kingdom in 1995 and had a child. The petitioner alleged cruelty and infidelity, while the respondent denied these allegations and claimed the marriage had irretrievably broken down.
Issues
- Grounds for divorce
- Custody and maintenance of the child
Reasoning
The court found that the petitioner and respondent had irreconcilable differences and had been separated for a long time, making reconciliation impossible.
Outcome
The marriage is dissolved.
Orders
- Decree nisi dissolving the marriage
- Maintenance and costs to be borne by the parties
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