WNK vBAAK Nee I (150 of 2006) [2006] SCSC 84 (30 November 2006)

WNK vBAAK Nee I (150 of 2006) [2006] SCSC 84 (30 November 2006)

The marriage has irretrievably broken down with no possibility of reconciliation, and the statutory requirements for divorce have been satisfied.

Citation
[2006] SCSC 84
Parties
Petitioner: W N K; Respondent: B A A K nee I
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
30 November 2006
Case Number
150 of 2006
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome
Petition granted; marriage dissolved; conditional order of divorce granted to be made absolute upon application after Family Tribunal endorsement of consent judgment.
Legal Topics
Divorce, Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage, Custody, Maintenance
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage Custody Maintenance

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Parties

W N K

Petitioner

B A A K nee I

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage has irretrievably broken down
  2. 2 Whether the statutory requirements for divorce are met
  3. 3 Whether the period for making decree absolute can be shortened

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has irretrievably broken down with no possibility of reconciliation, and the statutory requirements for divorce have been satisfied.

Court Disposition

Petition granted; marriage dissolved; conditional order of divorce granted to be made absolute upon application after Family Tribunal endorsement of consent judgment.

Orders

  • Marriage dissolved
  • Conditional order of divorce granted