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C W C v J P C [2017] KEHC 3370 (KLR)

[2017] KEHC 3370 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3370
Citation
[2017] KEHC 3370 (KLR)
Decided
29 September 2017
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner sought dissolution of marriage, respondent sought dismissal of petition.CoramJ.N. ONYIEGO
Holding

The marriage is dissolved.

Facts

Petitioner and respondent married on November 21, 2003. They have a child, RMC, who was awarded custody to the respondent. The petitioner alleged irreconcilable differences, lack of love, and the respondent's relocation to Australia. The respondent claimed irreconcilable differences and desertion.

Issues

  1. Whether the marriage has irretrievably broken down.
  2. Whether the petitioner's petition should be dismissed.

Reasoning

The court found irreconcilable differences and lack of love between the parties, leading to an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.

Outcome

Dissolution of marriage.

Orders

  • Decree Nisi order to issue and made absolute after three months.
  • Each party to bear their own costs.

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Marriage Act 2014
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