M I M v F M M [2014] KEHC 5676 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5676
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 5676 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 April 2014
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner's Petition for Divorce and Respondent's Cross-Petition for DivorceCoramL. KIMARU
Holding
The marriage is dissolved, and the decree nisi is issued.
Facts
The Petitioner and Respondent were married in 1985 under customary law and later formalized their marriage in 1996. The marriage was characterized by allegations of cruelty, desertion, and infidelity.
Issues
- Whether the marriage has irretrievably broken down
- Whether the Petitioner and Respondent are entitled to custody and care of the minor child
Reasoning
The court found that the marriage has irretrievably broken down due to allegations of cruelty, desertion, and infidelity.
Outcome
The marriage is dissolved.
Orders
- Decree nisi dissolving the marriage is issued.
- The decree nisi shall be made absolute thirty (30) days from the date of this judgment.
Remedies
- Custody and care of the minor child is awarded to the Petitioner.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Marriage Act
- Customary Law
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