A O O v P N T [2015] KEHC 7350 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7350
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 7350 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 April 2015
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner seeks divorce and custody of childCoramChesoni, KLR, Muriithi, Madan, Muriithi
Holding
The Court grants the divorce and orders joint custody of the child.
Facts
Petitioner and Respondent married on 19 May 2009. They have a son born on 13 March 2011. The Petitioner claims the marriage has irretrievably broken down due to the Respondent's cruelty, including heavy drinking and emotional abuse.
Issues
- Whether the Petitioner or Respondent have adduced sufficient evidence for divorce
- Whether the Respondent should have sole custody of the child
- Whether the Petitioner should continue contributing to the child's welfare
Reasoning
The Court finds the Petitioner's evidence of cruelty sufficient to justify divorce. The Court also awards joint custody of the child.
Outcome
Divorce granted, joint custody of child awarded
Orders
- Divorce granted
- Joint custody of child awarded
Remedies
- None specified
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Marriage Act 2014
- Matrimonial Causes Act Cap 152
Cases cited (1)
- RAF v SML [2014] e KLR
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