S J S S v R K [2014] KEHC 8397 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8397
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 8397 (KLR)
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TypeDivorcePosturePetition for DivorceCoramA.O. MUCHELULE
Holding
The marriage is dissolved, and the petitioner retains care and control of the children until they are of age. The respondent has reasonable access to the children. The parties shall equally share the costs of the petition.
Facts
The petitioner and respondent got married on 12th July 2000 and had two children. They ceased to cohabit in May 2014, and the petitioner alleged cruelty from the respondent.
Issues
- Dissolution of marriage
- Custody and care of children
- Child maintenance
- Costs of the petition
Reasoning
The court found the respondent's conduct to be cruel, causing psychological and emotional stress to the petitioner.
Outcome
Decree Nisi issued, to be made absolute within 30 days.
Orders
- Joint custody of the children with the petitioner retaining care and control until they are of age
- Monthly child maintenance of Ksh.100,000 from the respondent to the petitioner
- Equal sharing of costs of the petition
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