KKJ v WNK (suing for and on behalf of MKK aged 13 years and GMK aged 4 years) [2021] KEHC 4906 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4906
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 4906 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 July 2021
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TypeCustody DisputePostureAppeal from a ruling granting custody to the RespondentCoramD. K. Kemei - J
Holding
The court ordered joint custody with shared physical custody and liberal visitation rights, and directed the parties to mediate a Joint Custody Agreement.
Facts
The Appellant and Respondent are divorced, and the Respondent is seeking custody of their two minor children, MKK (13) and GMK (4). The Appellant filed an application for custody, but the Respondent was granted custody by the lower court.
Issues
- Custody of minor children MKK and GMK
- Educational, religious, and medical decisions for the children
- Joint custody arrangement
Reasoning
The court upheld the Respondent's custody order, finding that the Respondent had provided a compelling case for custody and that the Appellant had not adequately responded to the Respondent's application.
Outcome
Affirmed
Orders
- Joint custody with shared physical custody
- Liberal visitation rights
- Mediation of Joint Custody Agreement
- Shared responsibility for clothing, medical care, and education
Remedies
- None specified
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