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RAA V FWA [2012] KEHC 1683 (KLR)

[2012] KEHC 1683 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1683
Citation
[2012] KEHC 1683 (KLR)
Decided
17 October 2012
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner presented undefended petition for dissolution of marriage on grounds of adultery and desertionCoramG.B.M. KARIUKI, SC
Holding

Adultery is proven, decree of divorce granted

Facts

Petitioner and Respondent married in 1993, had two children, ceased cohabiting in 2005, and the marriage was dissolved on grounds of adultery and cruelty

Issues

  1. adultery
  2. desertion

Reasoning

Petitioner proved adultery by Respondent's pregnancy and birth of two children not sired by him, leading to a presumption of adultery

Outcome

Decree of divorce granted

Orders

  • Decree nisi issued immediately, to be made absolute after three months

Remedies

  • Custody of children not determined due to lack of evidence

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Matrimonial Causes Act Cap 152
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