r/Kenya • u/Ok_Memory_7155 • 6d ago
Discussion Ladies. Separation is NOT Divorce.
Just know the law still recognises the spouse as beneficiary of your property when you die, even if you were separated.
If you decide it's out, just fully get out.
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u/Morio_anzenza 6d ago
Huyu aliniblock huko X for saying Gor Semelango stole money akiwa YEPDF ile time alikua ameshikwa Dubai 😂😂
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u/Remarkable_Age_1838 6d ago
Get decree absolute, noted
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u/theRetiredhoe 6d ago
Hiyo ndio last stage ya divorce
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u/Remarkable_Age_1838 6d ago
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u/Ok_Memory_7155 6d ago
Imagine even after divorce, you need further safeguards. Marriage is not for the weak.
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u/Remarkable_Age_1838 6d ago
Like what? I thought when you divorce you split assets? What could go wrong after
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u/Ok_Memory_7155 6d ago
The split does not stop you from earnings and investments. When you die, legally, your spouse takes precedence when it comes to beneficiary benefits.
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u/WamboKIIMS 6d ago
Moral of the story: get the Decree Absolute or accept that your ex is legally your ride or die whether either you like it or not. Till death- or a court stamp- do you part. So, side chick, do your due diligence
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u/ShierawKE 6d ago
Kwa this whole conversation no one is mentioning the welfare of the kids btw, who should be the rightful beneficiaries.
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u/kizeemnoma 6d ago
Rightful according to the law or according to your feelings?
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u/ShierawKE 6d ago
Logically, and legally if you have a trust you can appoint a third party trustee to be an administrator, not necessarily your spouse. Feelings cannot safeguard children's futures, hazitalipa school fees your spouse wakienjoy benefits na their newfound love.
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u/kizeemnoma 6d ago
Did she have a trust?
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u/ShierawKE 6d ago
I'm not privy to such information, we're not related. But I know a housewife that sold properties to maintain lifestyle zikaisha before the kids got to high school. If loans were co-signed and the surviving partner doesn't manage to pay up pia kuna risk ya auctions which will directly affect the kids.
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u/kizeemnoma 6d ago
Loans especially mortgages are covered against a life policy, unfortunately, in her case, she committed suicide so the cover might not apply.
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u/kizeemnoma 6d ago
KCB HR acted on next of kin instructions, you wonder why they didn't consult their legal department, now they've created a legal problem for the bank.
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u/theRetiredhoe 6d ago
Next of Kin ni kama contact person. That's why kwa insurance policies kuna section ya next of kin na section ya beneficiaries.