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PJR V RJJW [2012] KEHC 1995 (KLR)

[2012] KEHC 1995 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1995
Citation
[2012] KEHC 1995 (KLR)
Decided
10 July 2012
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner's Petition for DivorceCoramL. NJAGI
Holding

The marriage is dissolved, and the Petitioner and Respondent are granted joint custody of the son.

Facts

The Petitioner and Respondent were married on 1st August, 2003. They had a son born on 22nd November, 2006. The Petitioner claimed the Respondent constructively deserted him since 5th September, 2008.

Issues

  1. Whether the marriage should be dissolved
  2. Joint custody of the son

Reasoning

The court found that the Respondent constructively deserted the Petitioner, and the Petitioner's evidence was uncontroverted.

Outcome

Divorce granted

Orders

  • Marriage dissolved
  • Decree nisi to issue
  • Decree nisi to be made absolute after 14 days upon application by either party
  • Joint custody of the son

Remedies

  • Each party to bear its own costs
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