B.H. S v B.M. S [2011] KEHC 3339 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3339
- Citation
- [2011] KEHC 3339 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 March 2011
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner's Petition for DivorceCoramL. KIMARU
Holding
The court held that the petitioner established the matrimonial offence of desertion and granted the divorce.
Facts
The petitioner and respondent were married on 8th October 1983 and have been separated for about ten years. The petitioner claims the respondent deserted in 2001 and has not returned.
Issues
- Establishing the grounds for divorce (desertion)
- Determining the validity of the marriage
Reasoning
The court found that the prolonged separation and lack of communication between the petitioner and respondent made reconciliation unlikely.
Outcome
Divorce granted
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