[2011] KEHC 1630 (KLR)

[2011] KEHC 1630 (KLR)

The court found that the minor, K.L, was intelligent, mature, and capable of expressing his wishes, which were clearly in favor of relocating to Denmark with his father. The court determined that the best interests of the child would be served by granting the relocation, given the supportive environment provided by the father and the child’s own desire for stability and growth. The court noted the absence of serious opposition from the mother and imposed conditions to ensure continued access and oversight, including annual visits to Kenya, regular communication, and annual reporting to the court. The decision was grounded in the principle that the child’s welfare and best interests are...

Citation
[2011] KEHC 1630 (KLR)
Parties
Petitioner: S.R.L; Respondent: R.S.L
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts)
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Judgment Date
8 July 2011
Case Number
Divorce Cause 85 of 2008
Procedural Posture
Divorce Cause / Ruling on Application for Variation of Custody and Leave to Relocate Minor
Outcome
Application for relocation of the minor to Denmark allowed with conditions.
Judges
I Lenaola
Legal Topics
Child Custody, Best Interests of Child, Parental Access, International Relocation
Source Language
English
Family and Children Child Custody Best Interests of Child Parental Access International Relocation

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Parties

S.R.L

Petitioner

R.S.L

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Cause / Ruling on Application for Variation of Custody and Leave to Relocate Minor

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether it is in the best interests of the minor, K.L, to be allowed to relocate to Denmark with the father.
  2. 2 Whether the mother should be granted access and under what conditions.
  3. 3 What safeguards should be imposed to protect the welfare of the child after relocation.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the minor, K.L, was intelligent, mature, and capable of expressing his wishes, which were clearly in favor of relocating to Denmark with his father. The court determined that the best interests of the child would be served by granting the relocation, given the supportive environment provided by the father and the child’s own desire for stability and growth. The court noted the absence of serious opposition from the mother and imposed conditions to ensure continued access and oversight, including annual visits to Kenya, regular communication, and annual reporting to the court. The decision was grounded in the principle that the child’s welfare and best interests are...

Court Disposition

Application for relocation of the minor to Denmark allowed with conditions.

Orders

  • The respondent/father is permitted to take K.L to Denmark to stay and attend a school of the same standard as B School, Nairobi.
  • The petitioner/mother shall have access to K.L by email, phone, and Skype as frequently as possible.