A W K v S K K [2017] KEHC 6761 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6761
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 6761 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 March 2017
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TypeChild Custody and Maintenance CasePostureAppeal from a lower court orderCoramA. K. NDUNG'U
Holding
The court grants temporary custody and maintenance orders, and upholds the restraining order against relocation.
Facts
The respondent left Kenya for the United States, leaving the minors in the care of the appellant. The appellant fears the respondent may attempt to remove the minors. The appellant is unemployed, while the respondent is gainfully employed.
Issues
- Custody and care of minors
- Maintenance of minors
- Restriction of travel of minors
Reasoning
The court considers the best interests of the minors and the respondent's employment status, granting interim maintenance and custody orders.
Outcome
Partial success for the appellant, with temporary custody and maintenance orders granted.
Orders
- Temporary custody of minors granted to the appellant
- Monthly maintenance orders granted to the appellant
- Restraining order against relocation of minors upheld
Remedies
- Structured maintenance program
- Restraining order against relocation
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