C W M v E N M [2014] KEHC 2208 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2208
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 2208 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 October 2014
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TypeDivorcePosturePetition for DivorceCoramM. ODERO
Holding
The court allows the petition for divorce and decrees nisi to issue to be made absolute within three months of the date.
Facts
The petitioner and respondent were married on 23rd September, 2002 and had a daughter named M W born on 19th January, 2004. The couple lived in Thika after marriage. The respondent left the matrimonial home in 2007 and did not return, leading to the petitioner providing for herself and the child single-handedly.
Issues
- Dissolution of the marriage
- Custody of the child
- Maintenance for the respondent
Reasoning
The court found that the marriage has irretrievably broken down due to the respondent's desertion for a period of seven years.
Outcome
Allowing the petition for divorce
Orders
- Decree nisi to issue to be made absolute within three months of the date
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Marriage Act 2014
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