[2009] KEHC 2650 (KLR)

[2009] KEHC 2650 (KLR)

The court found that the respondent had committed acts of cruelty against the petitioner, including a physical assault substantiated by a police report and medical evidence. The respondent deserted the matrimonial home and failed to contest the petition or provide any explanation for her conduct. The evidence of adultery was deemed inconclusive due to lack of particulars and proof. The court concluded that the marriage had irretrievably broken down due to cruelty and desertion, and granted the petitioner a decree of divorce and custody of the minor child.

Citation
[2009] KEHC 2650 (KLR)
Parties
Applicant: G.K.M; Respondent: P.S.M
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Machakos
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Judgment Date
16 July 2009
Case Number
Divorce Cause 1 of 2004
Procedural Posture
Divorce Cause / Judgment
Outcome
Petition for divorce allowed. Custody of the minor child granted to the petitioner.
Legal Topics
Divorce, Custody of Children, Cruelty, Desertion
Source Language
English
Family and Children Divorce Custody of Children Cruelty Desertion

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Parties

G.K.M

Applicant

P.S.M

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Cause / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent was guilty of cruelty towards the petitioner.
  2. 2 Whether the respondent deserted the matrimonial home without cause.
  3. 3 Whether the petitioner is entitled to dissolution of marriage and custody of the minor child.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the respondent had committed acts of cruelty against the petitioner, including a physical assault substantiated by a police report and medical evidence. The respondent deserted the matrimonial home and failed to contest the petition or provide any explanation for her conduct. The evidence of adultery was deemed inconclusive due to lack of particulars and proof. The court concluded that the marriage had irretrievably broken down due to cruelty and desertion, and granted the petitioner a decree of divorce and custody of the minor child.

Court Disposition

Petition for divorce allowed. Custody of the minor child granted to the petitioner.

Orders

  • The marriage between the petitioner and respondent is dissolved.
  • Custody of the minor, R.M, is granted to the petitioner.