DVISON OF MATRIMONIAL PROPERTY UPON DIVORCE IN KENYA

Image by RDNE from Pexels Marriage is the voluntary union of a man and a woman whether in a monogamous or polygamous union. [1] Couples may get property in the course of their marriage either jointly or individually. Upon divorce, the properties acquired need to be divided. Division of marital property upon divorce is primarily governed by the Matrimonial Property Act, 2013. Although the law recognises both monetary and non-monetary contributions, issues on what contains a fair division arises most especially in instances where one spouse is the primary financial provider while the other contributes through unpaid domestic labour. Understanding the legal Framework for marital property in Kenya. Matrimonial Property Act, 2013 The matrimonial property act offers more extensive guidelines on the respective rights of spouses to matrimonial property. Key provisions include ● Definition of matrimonial property; it defines matrimonial property...