VNO v MKH (Divorce Cause E145 of 2021) [2022] KEKC 151 (KLR) (25 August 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- KEKC
- Case number
- 151
- Citation
- [2022] KEKC 151 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 August 2022
The court grants the divorce and joint custody of the children. The petitioner is awarded physical custody, care, and control of the minors. The respondent is ordered to pay KES 30,000 per month towards the children's upkeep.
Facts
The parties were married in December 2018 and have three children. The petitioner claims the respondent is unfaithful, infected with STDs, and has deserted the matrimonial home. The respondent denies these claims and requests joint custody and shared cost of maintenance.
Issues
- Dissolution of marriage
- Joint custody of children
- Shared cost of maintenance
Reasoning
The court finds the respondent's claims of being the sole breadwinner and the exaggerated maintenance requests to be unfounded. The petitioner's claims of infidelity and desertion are accepted.
Outcome
Divorce granted, joint custody of children, and shared cost of maintenance
Orders
- Joint custody of the children
- Shared cost of maintenance
Remedies
- Physical custody, care, and control of the minors
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