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OSM v MMO [2017] KEKC 7 (KLR)

[2017] KEKC 7 (KLR) KEKC
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Court
KEKC
Case number
7
Citation
[2017] KEKC 7 (KLR)
Decided
15 September 2017
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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

  1. Whether the petitioner adduced reasonable grounds to guarantee dissolution of the marriage
  2. 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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