N N M v S K K [2016] KEHC 8183 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8183
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 8183 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 June 2016
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TypeDivorcePosturePetition for dissolution of marriage and custodyCoramA.O. MUCHELULE, W. MUSYOKA
Holding
The marriage is dissolved, and the child will have joint custody with the respondent having reasonable access. The petitioner is ordered to release her personal belongings.
Facts
The petitioner and respondent got married in 2001 and had a child in 2008. They lived together until 2012 when the petitioner moved out and the respondent denied the allegations of cruelty.
Issues
- Dissolution of marriage
- Custody of child
- Maintenance of child
Reasoning
The court found the petitioner's conduct to be cruel and that the marriage had irretrievably broken down.
Outcome
The petition was not proved and is dismissed.
Orders
- Joint custody of the child SWHK
- Reasonable access for the respondent
- Release of personal belongings by the petitioner
Remedies
- Costs to be paid by each party
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