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O O A v H O OK [2014] KEHC 6046 (KLR)

[2014] KEHC 6046 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
6046
Citation
[2014] KEHC 6046 (KLR)
Decided
21 March 2014
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner's Petition for Divorce and Custody, Respondent's Cross-Petition for DivorceCoramL. KIMARU
Holding

The court granted the Petitioner's petition for divorce and ordered the Respondent to contribute to the maintenance of the children. The court also ordered the Respondent to grant the Petitioner exclusive occupation of Apartment No.B3, Lantana Gardens.

Facts

The Petitioner and Respondent were married on June 26, 1992, and had two children. They were separated in January 2008, and the Petitioner alleged the Respondent committed cruelty and adultery, while the Respondent denied these allegations and accused the Petitioner of cruelty.

Issues

  1. Whether the marriage has irretrievably broken down
  2. Custody of the children
  3. Maintenance of the children
  4. Exclusive occupation of an apartment

Reasoning

The court found that the marriage had irretrievably broken down due to the Petitioner's allegations of cruelty and the Respondent's denial of these allegations.

Outcome

Granted Petitioner's Petition for Divorce

Orders

  • Divorce granted to Petitioner
  • Respondent to contribute to the maintenance of the children
  • Respondent to grant Petitioner exclusive occupation of Apartment No.B3, Lantana Gardens

Remedies

  • Maintenance of the children
  • Exclusive occupation of an apartment

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Marriage Act
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