Forced divorce

In Kenya

Last Updated: Jul 30, 2024

I got married to someone who never loved me but got married to me just for the sake of her parent's happiness and after 12 yrs she forcefully divorced me coz before my marriage she had an affair with someone then after 12 yrs she defamed my name her lover and finally got married to her lover and we have a 12yrs old son but she and her family have completely brainwashed my son against me can I sue them

Answers (2)

Posted Tue, Jul 30, 2024 12:58 PM

Dear, 

We understand your point, 

Concise answer is this that you can file suit for visitation to your son, 

Posted Tue, Jul 30, 2024 1:55 PM

Hello,

Such matters tend to be difficult to navigate. Fortunately you can lean on our legal expertise to aid you along the way. 

Where the divorce proceedings are concluded, no further action is necessary. 

Regarding the defamation, you would need to establish what was uttered and by whom, that the utterance was untrue, that the utterance was publicized and that it caused damage to your reputation. 

Parental rights are equally shared by both the mother and father of a child. These rights are guaranteed by the law and are enforceable regardless of circumstance. 

We would be more than happy to explore your options for redress. Kindly feel free to reach out to us.

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