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DGS v ATR (Matrimonial Cause E007 of 2022) [2023] KEKC 25 (KLR) (31 August 2023) (Ruling)

[2023] KEKC 25 (KLR) KEKC
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Court
KEKC
Case number
25
Citation
[2023] KEKC 25 (KLR)
Decided
31 August 2023
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TypeMatrimonial CausePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramHON. GALGALO ADAN – PRINCIPAL KADHI
Holding

The defendant is ordered to vacate the matrimonial home and the children will be placed under the care of the plaintiff.

Facts

The plaintiff and defendant were married under Islamic shariah in 2002 and have six children. The plaintiff claims the defendant is not guiding the children properly, while the defendant denies the allegations and blames the plaintiff for his absence.

Issues

  1. Whether the defendant should vacate the matrimonial home
  2. Whether the defendant should have custody of the children
  3. Whether the defendant is fulfilling her parental responsibilities

Reasoning

The court found the defendant guilty of not guiding the children properly and ordered her to vacate the home.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The defendant is ordered to vacate the matrimonial home

Remedies

  • The children will be placed under the care of the plaintiff
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