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C.W.L v H.N [2014] KEHC 1759 (KLR)

[2014] KEHC 1759 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1759
Citation
[2014] KEHC 1759 (KLR)
Decided
18 November 2014
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TypeDivorcePosturePetition for DivorceCoramM. ODERO
Holding

The court allows the petition for divorce and issues a decree nisi to be made absolute after three months.

Facts

The petitioner and respondent got married on September 20, 2003, but only cohabited for four months. They separated in April 2004 and have not met or communicated since.

Issues

  1. Irretrievably broken down marriage
  2. Proof of irretrievably broken down marriage

Reasoning

The court found that the marriage has irretrievably broken down due to the parties' separation for over ten years and lack of communication.

Outcome

Divorce granted

Orders

  • Decree nisi to be made absolute after three months

Remedies

  • Each party to meet their own costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Marriage Act 2014
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