S N R v M M M [2015] KEHC 7165 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7165
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 7165 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 March 2015
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner seeks divorce and custody of childCoramChesoni, KLR, Muriithi, Madan, Muriithi
Holding
The Court grants the divorce and orders the Petitioner to have custody of the child
Facts
Petitioner and Respondent married on 18th April 2007. They have a son born on 2nd January 2008. The Petitioner claims the Respondent has been cruel and violent.
Issues
- Whether the Petitioner has adduced sufficient evidence for a divorce
- Whether the Petitioner should have custody of the child
- Whether the Respondent should have access to the child
Reasoning
The Petitioner has provided sufficient evidence of cruelty and violence from the Respondent, warranting the divorce. The Court orders custody to the Petitioner.
Outcome
Divorce granted, custody awarded to Petitioner
Orders
- Divorce granted
- Custody awarded to Petitioner
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Marriage Act 2014
- Matrimonial Causes Act Cap 152
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