PJR V RJJW [2012] KEHC 1995 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1995
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 1995 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 July 2012
AI Summary
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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
- Whether the marriage should be dissolved
- 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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