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Adultery, cruelty cited as key divorce drivers

Partners deserting matrimonial homes due to cruelty and adultery have led to several divorce cases being granted by courts. Despite being difficult for them to prove adultery, aggrieved partners have managed to get orders based mainly on cruelty imposed on them in the marriage.

The Family Division's Deputy Registrar, Ms Caroline Kendagor, told Saturday Standard that in 2015, 141 divorce cases were filed at the Milimani Law Courts, two in 2016 and nine by June 19.

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