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E M M v M P L [2014] KEHC 5496 (KLR)

[2014] KEHC 5496 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
5496
Citation
[2014] KEHC 5496 (KLR)
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TypeDivorcePosturePetition for DivorceCoramW MUSYOKA
Holding

The marriage has irretrievably broken down, and the petitioner is granted joint custody of the children with the petitioner retaining custody.

Facts

The petitioner accused the respondent of adultery, alleging a sexual liaison with a third party (C G) from 2007 to 2012. The petitioner left the matrimonial home in April 2011. The respondent did not enter appearance nor file an answer to the petition.

Issues

  1. Dissolution of marriage
  2. Joint custody of children
  3. Access and maintenance of children

Reasoning

The court found the marriage irretrievably broken down and there was no collusion between the parties. The petitioner's allegations were not controverted.

Outcome

Dissolution of marriage

Orders

  • Dissolution of marriage
  • Joint custody of children
  • Access and maintenance of children to be decided by the Children's Court
  • Decree nisi issued

Remedies

  • No orders as to costs
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