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THIS SEPARATION AGREEMENT is made on the ______ day of ____________ 20____ BETWEEN Lucy Njeri Kamau AND Patrick Kamau Gichuru (together "the Parties"), who are married to each other.
1. Separation
The Parties agree to live apart from 1 July 2026. This Agreement does not dissolve the marriage.
2. Property
The Parties agree that the matrimonial property is divided as follows:
(a) Lucy Njeri Kamau retains the matrimonial home at Thika/Municipality Block 19/220;
(b) Patrick Kamau Gichuru retains the Toyota Prado KDA 441Z and the Githunguri farm.
3. Children
Two children, aged 9 and 6, reside with Lucy; Patrick has alternate weekends and half of school holidays. These arrangements are subject to the best interests of the children and to any order of the Court.
4. Notices
Family and personal
Separation agreement template (Kenya)
Also called: Separation Agreement
What it is for
A couple living apart agreeing on money, property and children.
The Kenyan law it follows
- Marriage Act Cap 150 — s.14 (the parties to a civil marriage may agree to live apart for one year; the agreement is valid and enforceable and is filed with the court, which may vary or set it aside on a material change of circumstances; after the year a party may apply to the court to determine their status)
- Matrimonial Property Act Cap 152 — s.12 (matrimonial property is not alienated without both spouses' consent); Children Act Cap 141 — s.8 (best interests of the child)
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