APK v JMK (Divorce Cause E1299 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 39 (KLR) (27 November 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 39
- Citation
- [2023] KEMC 39 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 November 2023
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner sought divorce on grounds of cruelty, willful neglect, and irretrievable breakdown of marriage.CoramADUKE JEAL PRAXADES ATIENO
Holding
The court allows the petition dated 31st October 2022 on the following terms: the marriage between the two be and is hereby dissolved; decree nisi do issue to be made absolute in 30 days; each party to bear their own costs; file closed.
Facts
APK and JMK solemnized their marriage in Kenya on 07th July 1990. They are domiciled in Kenya but reside in different countries. The parties 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, willful neglect, or irretrievable breakdown as per s.65 of the Act.
Reasoning
The court considered the grounds for divorce outlined in the petition and the evidence presented. The court noted the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, the high levels of antagonism between the parties, and the unequivocal terms of the petition and answer.
Outcome
Petition granted.
Orders
- The marriage between the two be and is hereby dissolved.
- Decree nisi do issue to be made absolute in 30 days.
- Each party to bear their own costs.
Remedies
- Dissolution of marriage.
- Absolute decree nisi in 30 days.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Marriage Act, 2014
- s.65 of the Act (dissolution of Christian Marriages)
Cases cited (1)
- ROK v MJB (2017)
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