CML v BSK (Divorce Cause E006 of 2024) [2025] KEMC 10 (KLR) (30 January 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 10
- Citation
- [2025] KEMC 10 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 January 2025
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TypeDivorcePosturePetition for divorce and cross-petition for divorceCoramHON. T.A. SITATI
Holding
Both the petition and cross-petition are dismissed as they are prematurely presented to the court due to the lack of the statutory minimum maturity period for the presentation of the petition.
Facts
The marriage was solemnized on 22nd March 2023 and the petition was filed on 12th June 2024, 15 months after the marriage and 6 months after separation.
Issues
- Whether the parties have made out a case for the dissolution of their marriage
- Whether the petition and cross-petition are premature
Reasoning
The court found the petition and cross-petition premature because the statutory minimum period of 2 years spousal separation or 3 years desertion had not been attained. The court dismissed both petitions due to the lack of statutory maturity period.
Outcome
Both the petition and cross-petition are dismissed
Orders
- Both parties shall bear their own costs
- Right of appeal is 30 days
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Marriage Act 2022
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