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A M M v M W K [2017] KEHC 9594 (KLR)

[2017] KEHC 9594 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
9594
Citation
[2017] KEHC 9594 (KLR)
Decided
19 October 2017
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner's Petition for Divorce and CustodyCoramW. MUSYOKA
Holding

The marriage is dissolved, and the parties are directed to place all or any issues relating to the children before the Children's Court.

Facts

The parties were married on 22nd February 1990 and had two children. The petitioner alleged cruelty and adultery, and the respondent did not appear or file an answer.

Issues

  1. Dissolution of marriage
  2. Custody of children

Reasoning

The marital relationship has broken down, and the parties have been living apart since August 2011.

Outcome

Divorce granted

Orders

  • Marriage dissolved
  • Decree nisi issued
  • Children's Court to handle custody issues
  • No order as to costs
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