AMH v AOF [2015] KEKC 2 (KLR)
- Court
- KEKC
- Case number
- 2
- Citation
- [2015] KEKC 2 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 July 2015
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TypeDivorcePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramHON. D.S.RATORI, Caroline Kimaru, Mr. Ombito, Aisha, Asman
Holding
Marriage dissolved, custody with plaintiff, monthly maintenance of Kshs. 6,000, and other orders regarding visitation and education.
Facts
The plaintiff and defendant were married in 2008 and had two children. The plaintiff claimed divorce, custody, and maintenance.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of Kadhi's Court
- Reasonable grounds for divorce
- Custody and maintenance of children
Reasoning
The court applied Islamic law and found the plaintiff had reasonable grounds for divorce due to the defendant's desertion and lack of maintenance. Custody was awarded to the plaintiff, and maintenance was ordered.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Marriage dissolved
- Custody with plaintiff
- Monthly maintenance of Kshs. 6,000
- Visitation rights on Saturdays and Sundays
- Education and health services to be paid separately by Asman
- Cost of valuation of matrimonial house to be shared equally
- No orders to costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Kadhi's Court Act Cap II
- Matrimonial Property Act No. 49 of 2013
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
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