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A N M v D M M [2017] KEHC 2366 (KLR)

[2017] KEHC 2366 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2366
Citation
[2017] KEHC 2366 (KLR)
Decided
3 November 2017
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TypeDivorcePosturePetition for Divorce AllowedCoramL. A. ACHODE
Holding

The court finds the marriage irretrievably broken down and dissolves the marriage.

Facts

The parties were married in 1996 and have two children. The Petitioner filed a petition for divorce on grounds of desertion and cruelty, alleging the Respondent left the matrimonial home in 2011 without justifiable cause and failed to provide for the children.

Issues

  1. Grounds for Divorce
  2. Custody and Support

Reasoning

The court found the Petitioner proved the grounds of cruelty and desertion, and the parties have not cohabited since 2011.

Outcome

Petition for Divorce Allowed

Orders

  • Marriage Dissolved
  • Decree Nisi Issued

Remedies

  • No Orders as to Costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Marriage Act, 2014
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