ABOYEZANTIJE v UWIMANA

ABOYEZANTIJE v UWIMANA

Divorce is granted due to abandonment and cruelty by Aboyezantije Louis. Property acquired during marriage is to be divided equally. Debts and taxes incurred solely by Aboyezantije Louis without Uwimana Vestine's knowledge are his responsibility. Custody of minor children is awarded to Uwimana Vestine, while adult...

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Citation
RCAA 00006/2022/HC/KIG
Parties
Applicant: Uwimana Vestine; Respondent: Aboyezantije Louis
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
30 January 2024
Case Number
RCAA 00006/2022/HC/KIG
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment
Outcome
appeal partially allowed
Legal Topics
Divorce, Division of Matrimonial Property, Child Custody, Maintenance, Tax Liability, Loan Responsibility
Family Law Property Law Divorce Division of Matrimonial Property Child Custody Maintenance Tax Liability Loan Responsibility

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Parties

Uwimana Vestine

Applicant

Aboyezantije Louis

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment

  1. 1 Whether divorce should be granted based on abandonment and cruelty
  2. 2 How matrimonial property and debts should be divided
  3. 3 Who should have custody of minor children

Ratio Decidendi

Divorce is granted due to abandonment and cruelty by Aboyezantije Louis. Property acquired during marriage is to be divided equally. Debts and taxes incurred solely by Aboyezantije Louis without Uwimana Vestine's knowledge are his responsibility. Custody of minor children is awarded to Uwimana Vestine, while adult children may choose their residence. Company debts are not to be imposed on spouses unless the company is dissolved.

Court Disposition

appeal partially allowed

Orders

  • Divorce granted due to abandonment and cruelty by Aboyezantije Louis.
  • Custody of minor children (Elie Bano Karameyezu and Kundwa Marie Leila) awarded to Uwimana Vestine; adult children (Kuzwayezu Migaruka Bruno and Ineza Uwamariya Rita) may choose their residence.