ZAO v AAH [2016] KEKC 5 (KLR)
- Court
- KEKC
- Case number
- 5
- Citation
- [2016] KEKC 5 (KLR)
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner sought dissolution of marriage, payment of dowry, maintenance, and custody of children.CoramMursal M Sizi Kadhi, C/A Ganyure
Holding
The marriage is dissolved on khul' grounds, with the applicant to wait for the eddah period of one month, custody of the child granted to the applicant, and the respondent to pay Kshs. 3000 monthly as maintenance.
Facts
The petitioner, ZAO, claimed her marriage to AAH was abusive and she left the matrimonial home. She had a 9-month-old child. The respondent, AAH, disagreed with the divorce and claimed he still loved her.
Issues
- Dissolution of marriage
- Payment of dowry
- Maintenance
- Custody of children
Reasoning
The court found the marriage to be unworthy according to Islamic law due to the respondent's abusive behavior, and the applicant's willingness to forfeit her dowry for a divorce.
Outcome
Dissolution of marriage
Orders
- Dissolution of marriage
- Custody of the child granted to the applicant
- Divorce certificate to be issued on 12th September 2016
- Maintenance of Kshs. 3000 monthly from 5th September 2016
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