M.N.A V D.N.N (Divorce Cause 36 of 2011) [2012] KEHC 4253 (KLR) (Family) (22 March 2012) (Judgment)
- 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
- Whether the acts of cruelty constitute grounds for divorce
- 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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