S S R v P K S [2015] KEHC 2160 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2160
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 2160 (KLR)
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TypeDivorcePosturePetition for dissolution of marriage and custodyCoramM. W. Muigai
Holding
The marriage has irretrievably broken down and the petition for dissolution is granted.
Facts
The parties were married in 2000 and had a child. The marriage broke down in 2009 when the respondent left the matrimonial home. The petitioner alleged the respondent had uncontrollable anger and left the child's life in danger.
Issues
- Dissolution of marriage
- Custody of child
- Maintenance and alimony
Reasoning
The court found that the parties could not live together and have lived separately for almost 6 years, and there was no intention of reconciliation.
Outcome
The marriage is dissolved, and the parties are granted legal and joint custody of the child.
Orders
- Decree nisi to issue forthwith and decree absolute in 6 months
- Legal and joint custody of the child
- Visitation program and physical custody as per consent signed on 23rd July, 2015
- Petitioner to pay school fees and expenses, Respondent to provide for the child's needs
- Apartment to be transferred to the Respondent in trust for the child
Remedies
- Maintenance and alimony for the child
- Costs not ordered
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- N V N (2008) KLR 16
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