M A K v A A O [2016] KEHC 1649 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1649
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 1649 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 November 2016
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner seeks dissolution of marriage on grounds of desertion and adultery.CoramE.C. MWITA
Holding
The marriage is dissolved on grounds of desertion and adultery. A decree nisi shall issue forthwith, and it shall be made absolute within three months from the date of this judgment.
Facts
The petitioner and respondent were married in 2010 and lived in Dubai for some time. The petitioner moved to Bermuda, and the respondent left him in Dubai. The petitioner filed a petition for divorce in 2014.
Issues
- Whether the petitioner has proved his case against the respondent on a balance of probability.
- Whether the decree nisi should be made absolute within three months.
Reasoning
The petitioner testified that the respondent became cold towards him and told him to mind his own business, indicating desertion. The court found the petitioner's evidence uncontroverted.
Outcome
The marriage is dissolved.
Orders
- Decree nisi to issue forthwith.
- Decree nisi to be made absolute within three months from the date of this judgment.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Matrimonial Causes Act, Cap 152 Laws of Kenya (now repealed)
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