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D G H V C A H [2012] KEHC 5846 (KLR)

[2012] KEHC 5846 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
5846
Citation
[2012] KEHC 5846 (KLR)
Decided
25 September 2012
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner's PetitionCoramE. K. O. OGOLA
Holding

The marriage is dissolved, and custody of the children is given to the Petitioner with access for the Respondent.

Facts

The Petitioner and Respondent were married on April 22, 1993, and have two minor children. The Petitioner alleged acts of cruelty by the Respondent, including excessive alcohol consumption, causing traffic accidents, and wastage of family resources.

Issues

  1. Dissolution of marriage
  2. Custody of children

Reasoning

The court found the marriage irretrievably broken down due to the Respondent's acts of cruelty and lack of care for the family.

Outcome

Petition allowed

Orders

  • Marriage dissolved
  • Custody of children granted to Petitioner
  • Costs and interest awarded to Petitioner

Remedies

  • Dissolution of marriage
  • Custody of children

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Marriage Act Cap 150
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