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Family Law Question Paper

Family Law

Course:Bachelor Of Laws

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
LAW

LPL 202: FAMILY LAW
DATE: Thursday 9th April, 2009 TIME: 2.00-4.00pm
INSTRUCTIONS:

ANSWER THREE OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. Question one is compulsory.

Q1. “I conceive that marriage, as understood in Christendom, may…be defined as the voluntary union for life of one man and one woman to the exclusion of all others”. Lord Penzance in Hyde vs. Hyde.

(a). Quoting relevant case law, discuss the essentials of marriage as envisaged in the above definition.

(b). Some have argued that Hyde vs. Hyde is not good law. Do you agree?

(c). To what extent does this concept of marriage reflect reality in Kenya?
(Compulsory: 40 Marks)

Q2. What is family law? Discuss the modern trends in family law. ( 15 Marks)

Q3. Discuss the current divorce law in Kenya. (15 Marks)

Q4. Section 17 of the Married Women’s Property Act on England of 1882 has been the basis upon which women have been able to lay claim on matrimonial property. Discuss the development of jurisprudence in the area of matrimonial property in Kenya. (15 Marks)

Q5. Frederick and Catherine Smith, married nationals of England, wish to adopt baby Rose Wanjiku, a three year old daughter of Karanja and wambui. They have approached you to act for them as their advocate for purposes of the adoption. Advise them on the procedure that needs to be followed. (15 Marks)

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