N B P v E M T [2014] KEHC 7233 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7233
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 7233 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 February 2014
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TypeDivorcePosturePetition for dissolution of marriage and custody of childrenCoramJ. R. KARANJA
Holding
The marriage is dissolved, and the children's custody is granted to the petitioner with the respondent's rights to access them.
Facts
The parties were married in 1999 and had three children. The respondent deserted the matrimonial home in 2008 and has not returned. The petitioner claims the marriage has irreparably broken down.
Issues
- Dissolution of marriage
- Custody of children
Reasoning
The court found that the respondent deserted the matrimonial home for an unreasonable period without justifiable reason, constituting desertion.
Outcome
Petition granted
Orders
- Marriage dissolved
- Petitioner granted custody of children T and E
- Child B is at liberty to decide whom to live with
Remedies
- Each party bears their own costs
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