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BI v MHA [2018] KEKC 11 (KLR)

[2018] KEKC 11 (KLR) KEKC
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Court
KEKC
Case number
11
Citation
[2018] KEKC 11 (KLR)
Decided
29 January 2018
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TypeCustody DisputePostureApplication for reversal of custodyCoramHON. D. S. RATORI, CA – Okwaro
Holding

Custody of JM to applicant until age of 18 years

Facts

The applicant (BI) sought to reverse the custody of JM, a seven-year-old child, given to the respondent (MHA) after their divorce. The applicant alleged that the respondent denied her access to the child and that the child needed her care until age 18. The respondent opposed the application, stating that the applicant had been allowed access in holidays and that she was capable of raising the child.

Issues

  1. Custody of JM
  2. Maintenance
  3. School expenses
  4. Medical expenses

Reasoning

The court found the applicant suitable for custody due to the young age of the minor and her income compared to the respondent's. The respondent's delegation of custody to his old and sick mother and denial of access during holidays were considered.

Outcome

In favor of the applicant

Orders

  • Custody of JM to applicant until age of 18 years
  • Maintenance be borne by applicant
  • School expenses of the child responsibility of respondent
  • Child be enrolled to school and to also enjoy Islamic Religious studies
  • Major medical expenses responsibility of both parties
  • Minor medical expenses responsibility of applicant
  • Applicant to cause the child access respondent during December holidays

Remedies

  • No orders to costs
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