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A O O v W W M [2014] KEHC 8399 (KLR)

[2014] KEHC 8399 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
8399
Citation
[2014] KEHC 8399 (KLR)
Decided
6 October 2014
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner sought dissolution of marriage, respondent cross-petitioned for divorceCoramA.O. MUCHELULE
Holding

The marriage has irretrievably broken down, adultery and cruelty are proven, decree nisi issued, custody of the child granted to the petitioner, respondent granted reasonable access, costs to be paid by the respondent, cross-petition dismissed

Facts

Petitioner and respondent married on 24th April 2008. The respondent admitted to having an affair with a man in Rwanda and had a relationship with M O and R. She also had a relationship with a neighbor S. She refused to participate in household duties and moved to the USA.

Issues

  1. adultery
  2. cruelty
  3. irretrievable breakdown of marriage

Reasoning

Petitioner's evidence of adultery and cruelty was accepted, respondent's refusal to participate in household duties and refusal to pay for the child's upkeep was noted.

Outcome

Decree nisi issued, costs to be paid by respondent, cross-petition dismissed

Orders

  • Decree nisi issued
  • Petitioner has custody of the child
  • Respondent granted reasonable access to the child
  • Costs to be paid by respondent

Remedies

  • Decree nisi issued
  • Petitioner has custody of the child
  • Respondent granted reasonable access to the child
  • Costs to be paid by respondent
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