YOG v KMD [2019] KEKC 24 (KLR)
- Court
- KEKC
- Case number
- 24
- Citation
- [2019] KEKC 24 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner filed for dissolution of marriage, Respondent failed to file responseCoramHON. J.I. OPACHA
Holding
Marriage dissolved, custody granted to Respondent, reasonable visitation rights to Petitioner, maintenance and rent provisions
Facts
Petitioner and Respondent were married in 2009 and have three children. Petitioner filed for divorce citing ignorance and cruelty. Respondent denied conjugal rights and access to children.
Issues
- Dissolution of marriage
- Custody of children
- Maintenance of children
- Distribution of marital assets
Reasoning
Petitioner's testimony supported grounds for divorce, best interest of children principle applied, shared assets minimal, Respondent awarded custody and maintenance.
Outcome
Petitioner's petition granted
Orders
- Marriage dissolved
- Certificate of divorce issued
- Respondent granted custody of children
- Petitioner granted reasonable visitation rights
- Petitioner to provide maintenance, Respondent to provide rent
Remedies
- Maintenance for children
- Custody of children
- Visitation rights for Petitioner
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Child Act
- Islamic Law
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