BKK v KAO (Divorce Cause E667 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 96 (KLR) (13 March 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 96
- Citation
- [2023] KEMC 96 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 March 2023
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner sought divorce on the ground of irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.CoramADUKE JEAL PRAXADES ATIENO
Holding
The court dissolved the marriage and made a decree nisi absolute in 30 days.
Facts
BKK and KAO solemnized their marriage on August 13, 2016. They have no issues from the union and have no intentions of salvaging the marriage. The parties have been physically separated since 2019.
Issues
- Whether the marriage merits a divorce under The Marriage Act 2014.
- Whether the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage is due to irreconcilable differences.
Reasoning
The court considered the irreconcilable differences and the physical separation, concluding that the marriage has irretrievably broken down.
Outcome
The marriage between the parties is dissolved.
Orders
- The marriage between the two be and is hereby dissolved.
- Decree Nisi do issue to be made absolute in 30 days.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- The Marriage Act 2014
- JSM vs ENB (2015)
Cases cited (1)
- ROK vs MJB (2017)
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