W M K v J M N [2013] KEHC 771 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 771
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 771 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner's undefended divorce causeCoramL. KIMARU
Holding
The marriage is dissolved, and the decree nisi is issued. The issue of custody and maintenance of the child is determined by the children's court.
Facts
The Petitioner and Respondent were married on 14th January 2009. The marriage has been blessed with one child. The Petitioner accused the Respondent of cruelty, denying him conjugal rights and failing to undertake her wifely duties.
Issues
- Whether the marriage has irretrievably broken down with no possibility of salvage
- Custody and care of the minor child of the marriage
Reasoning
The Petitioner made a case to the required standard of proof on a balance of probabilities regarding the matrimonial offence of cruelty.
Outcome
The marriage is dissolved.
Orders
- Decree nisi dissolving the marriage is issued
- Custody and care of the child is determined by the children's court
- No orders as to costs
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