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M M M v A K M & another [2014] KEHC 5525 (KLR)

[2014] KEHC 5525 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
5525
Citation
[2014] KEHC 5525 (KLR)
Decided
25 April 2014
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TypeDivorcePosturePetition for DivorceCoramW MUSYOKA
Holding

The court dissolved the marriage, granted joint custody of the children, and placed custody and maintenance issues before the Children's Court.

Facts

The petitioner filed a petition for divorce alleging adultery and cruelty against the 1st respondent. The 1st and 2nd respondents did not file an answer or appear in court.

Issues

  1. Dissolution of marriage
  2. Joint custody of children
  3. Custody and maintenance of children to be placed before the Children's Court

Reasoning

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

Outcome

Dissolution of marriage

Orders

  • Dissolution of marriage
  • Joint custody of children
  • Custody and maintenance issues to be placed before the Children's Court
  • Decree nisi issued

Remedies

  • No orders as to costs
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