Stepanov v Drahuradova (86 of 2007) [2008] SCSC 60 (3 February 2008)

Stepanov v Drahuradova (86 of 2007) [2008] SCSC 60 (3 February 2008)

The marriage has irretrievably broken down, the parties have lived apart for the required period, and both parties consent to the dissolution; thus, the requirements for divorce are satisfied.

Citation
[2008] SCSC 60
Parties
Petitioner: Juraj Stepanov; Respondent: Barbora Drahuradova
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
3 February 2008
Case Number
86 of 2007
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome
conditional order of divorce granted
Legal Topics
Divorce, Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage

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Parties

Juraj Stepanov

Petitioner

Barbora Drahuradova

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage between the petitioner and respondent has irretrievably broken down
  2. 2 Whether the statutory requirements for dissolution of marriage are met

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has irretrievably broken down, the parties have lived apart for the required period, and both parties consent to the dissolution; thus, the requirements for divorce are satisfied.

Court Disposition

conditional order of divorce granted

Orders

  • Conditional order of divorce granted; to be made absolute after six weeks from the date of judgment