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YOG v KMD [2019] KEKC 24 (KLR)

[2019] KEKC 24 (KLR) KEKC
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Court
KEKC
Case number
24
Citation
[2019] KEKC 24 (KLR)
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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

  1. Dissolution of marriage
  2. Custody of children
  3. Maintenance of children
  4. 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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