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M.N.A V D.N.N (Divorce Cause 36 of 2011) [2012] KEHC 4253 (KLR) (Family) (22 March 2012) (Judgment)

[2012] KEHC 4253 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
4253
Citation
[2012] KEHC 4253 (KLR)
Decided
22 March 2012
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner seeks divorce and visitation rightsCoramG.B.M. KARIUKI, SC
Holding

Divorce granted on grounds of cruelty

Facts

Petitioner and Respondent were married in 2007 and have a child. The Petitioner alleged cruelty from the Respondent, including insults, lack of support, and abandonment.

Issues

  1. Whether the acts of cruelty constitute grounds for divorce
  2. Whether the marriage can be salvaged

Reasoning

The Respondent's conduct was cruel and unjustified, causing reasonable apprehension to the Petitioner's mental health.

Outcome

Divorce granted

Orders

  • Decree nisi issued immediately
  • Decree nisi made absolute after 3 months
  • Petitioner granted visitation rights to son during half of the school holidays

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Marriage Act, Cap 150
  • Matrimonial Causes Act, Cap 152
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