A S S v A N A [2016] KEHC 3947 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3947
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 3947 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 June 2016
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner seeks dissolution of marriage, Respondent files cross-petitionCoramR.E.OUGO
Holding
The court dissolves the marriage between the petitioner and the respondent.
Facts
Petitioner and Respondent got married on February 8, 2002, and have one child. They have been living apart since 2009 and have irretrievably broken down.
Issues
- irretrievable breakdown of marriage
- alimony
Reasoning
The court found that the marriage has irretrievably broken down based on the length of separation and lack of reconciliation.
Outcome
Dissolution of marriage
Orders
- Petitioner withdraws claim for alimony
- Respondent pays Kshs. 45,000 per month towards child's maintenance, to be increased to Kshs. 75,000 per month as financial capacity allows
- Petitioner and Respondent to bear their own costs
- Decree nisi to issue and be made absolute within 30 days
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Marriage Act 2014
Cases cited (1)
- Civil Appeal No. 5 of 2015 J.S.M Vs. E.N.B
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