Matrimonial Property in Kenya: What Happens to Property on Divorce?
Many Kenyans believe property is automatically shared 50/50 on divorce. The reality is more nuanced. Here is how matrimonial property is divided in K…
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Yes. Only a court can dissolve a marriage in Kenya, but many issues such as custody and property can be agreed through mediation and recorded as consent orders.
Courts decide based on the best interests of the child, considering care, stability, the child's wishes where appropriate, and each parent's circumstances.
Not automatically. Division depends on each spouse's contribution, which includes non-monetary contribution such as childcare and home management.
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