V A R v M N A [2015] KEHC 7957 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7957
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 7957 (KLR)
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner seeks dissolution of marriage, Respondent did not appearCoramM. THANDE
Holding
Decree of divorce granted, marriage dissolved
Facts
Petitioner and Respondent got married on 21.4.05. Respondent left for Liberia and returned two months later, becoming verbally abusive and a habitual drunkard. He deserted the matrimonial home in 2008.
Issues
- Cruelty
- Desertion
Reasoning
Petitioner proved cruelty and desertion. Respondent's adultery was proved by the petitioner herself.
Outcome
Divorce granted
Orders
- Decree nisi to issue and become absolute within 3 months
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Marriage Act, 2014
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