SS & another v HSG (Matrimonial Cause E007 of 2020) [2021] KEKC 19 (KLR) (11 January 2021) (Ruling)
- Court
- KEKC
- Case number
- 19
- Citation
- [2021] KEKC 19 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 January 2021
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TypeMatrimonial CausePostureAppeal from an original trialCoramHON. ABDULHALIM H. ATHMAN
Holding
The respondent is ordered to provide for his three children, and the marriage is annulled.
Facts
The applicants (SS and IHS) were married for 27 years. The respondent (HSG) divorced his wife and forced her and their children to leave the matrimonial home. The children are minors and adults.
Issues
- custody of the children
- maintenance for the children
- annulment of the marriage
Reasoning
Islamic law and the Children’s Act require the respondent to provide for his children, especially the adults and daughters. The respondent's actions were irresponsible and illegal.
Outcome
The matter is marked resolved and settled.
Orders
- Order for maintenance for the children
- Annulment of the marriage
Remedies
- Maintenance for the children
- Annulment of the marriage
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Children’s Act No 8 of 2001
- Islamic law
Cases cited (3)
- Al Zuhaily
- Ibn Abidin
- Al Durr al Mukhtar
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