R.W. K v S.W. A [2012] KEHC 1745 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1745
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 1745 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 October 2012
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner filed a petition for divorce, respondent did not file a reply and was allowed to cease acting for the same.CoramJ. WAKIAGA
Holding
The marriage is dissolved, decree nisi is issued, and the marriage is to be made absolute after three months.
Facts
The petitioner and respondent were married in Nairobi and had a child. The respondent treated the petitioner with cruelty, withdrew money from his bank account, and moved into his unfinished house.
Issues
- Whether the marriage has irretrievably broken down
- Whether the petitioner and respondent can be reconciled
Reasoning
The petitioner testified that the respondent treated him with cruelty and withdrew money from his bank account. The respondent did not defend the petition and chose not to speak to the petitioner.
Outcome
Divorce granted
Orders
- Decree nisi issued granting the petition of divorce
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