OSM v MMO [2017] KEKC 7 (KLR)
- Court
- KEKC
- Case number
- 7
- Citation
- [2017] KEKC 7 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 September 2017
AI Summary
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner's divorce suit against RespondentCoramHON D.S. RATORI
Holding
Marriage dissolved, three months Edda period under care of Petitioner, custody of older children with Petitioner, custody of four-year-old child with Respondent, monthly maintenance and school expenses responsibilities
Facts
Petitioner accused Respondent of desertion, adultery, and other misconduct. Respondent changed to Christianity and absconded from court hearings.
Issues
- Whether the petitioner adduced reasonable grounds to guarantee dissolution of the marriage
- Custody of the children
Reasoning
Petitioner provided evidence of desertion and other misconduct, while Respondent's change to Christianity and absconding from court hearings were significant factors.
Outcome
Marriage dissolved
Orders
- Marriage dissolved
- Three months Edda period under care of Petitioner
- Custody of older children with Petitioner
- Custody of four-year-old child with Respondent
- Monthly maintenance and school expenses responsibilities
Remedies
- Maintenance
- Custody
- School expenses
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Kadhi's Court Act Cap 11
- Article 170(5) Constitution of Kenya 2010
Cases cited (1)
- Quran - 6:88
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