PKR v AMR (Divorce Cause E1385 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 158 (KLR) (17 July 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 158
- Citation
- [2023] KEMC 158 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 July 2023
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner sought divorce on grounds of cruelty, adultery, and irretrievable breakdown of marriage.CoramADUKE JEAL PRAXADES ATIENO
Holding
The court allows the petition and dissolves the marriage.
Facts
Petitioner and Respondent solemnized their marriage on October 7, 1995. They have two children. Both are domiciled in Kenya and have no intention of salvaging the marriage.
Issues
- Whether the marriage merits a divorce under The Marriage Act, 2014.
- Whether the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage is due to cruelty, adultery, or irretrievable breakdown.
Reasoning
The court found that the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage was due to cruelty, adultery, and irretrievable breakdown. The court noted the length of physical separation and the petitioner's unequivocal statement of wanting the marriage dissolved.
Outcome
The marriage is dissolved.
Orders
- Decree nisi to issue to be made absolute in 30 days.
- Each party to bear their own costs.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- The Marriage Act, 2014
- ROK v MJB (2017)
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