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R. S v S. C.O [2011] KEHC 3336 (KLR)

[2011] KEHC 3336 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3336
Citation
[2011] KEHC 3336 (KLR)
Decided
18 March 2011
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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

  1. Grounds for divorce
  2. 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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