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P R N K v J M M N [2019] KEHC 10397 (KLR)

[2019] KEHC 10397 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
10397
Citation
[2019] KEHC 10397 (KLR)
Decided
7 February 2019
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner's Petition for DivorceCoramL. A. ACHODE
Holding

The marriage is dissolved, and a Decree nisi is issued to be made absolute 30 days from the date of this judgment.

Facts

The Petitioner and Respondent were married on 14th November, 2014 in New York. They have not cohabited since November, 2015 and have not attempted reconciliation.

Issues

  1. Irretrievable breakdown of marriage
  2. Grounds for dissolution of marriage

Reasoning

The court found that the marriage has irretrievably broken down due to the lack of cohabitation and unsuccessful reconciliation efforts.

Outcome

The Petition is allowed.

Orders

  • Marriage dissolved
  • Decree nisi issued to be made absolute 30 days from the date of this judgment
  • No orders as to costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Marriage Act No. 4 of 2014
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