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Dorothy Gazarwa v Ronald Odhiambo Omuthe (Divorce Cause 218 of 2021) [2025] UGHCFD 40 (1 July 2025)
The High Court of Uganda dissolved the marriage for desertion, granted the petitioner full custody of the child, and ordered supervised visitation.
Andrew Kananura v Sheila Taratibu (Divorce Cause 62 of 2024) [2025] UGHCFD 53 (27 June 2025)
The court determined that the paramount consideration in custody matters is the welfare and best interests of the children, as mandated by the Children Act and constitutional provisions. Both parents have equal rights and responsibilities, and there was insufficient evidence to establish that the petitioner posed a risk of harm or abuse to the children. The evidence showed that both parents have historically provided for the children and that animosity between them should not preclude joint parenting. Sole custody is reserved for exceptional cases involving proven abuse, which was not establi…
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Ruzindantaro v The School Management Committee Bishop Asili Memorial Nursery & Primary School (Civil Suit 36 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 409 (11 June 2025)
The defendant, acting in loco parentis, breached its duty of care and violated the constitutional and statutory rights of the plaintiff by releasing his minor daughter to a stranger without his consent, resulting in a five-year involuntary separation. The Constitution and Children Act vest parental rights and responsibilities in natural parents, and any delegation to third parties must be with parental consent. The defendant's admission of liability and the evidence from the minor and Probation Officer confirmed the breach and absence of justification. The plaintiff is entitled to general dam…
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Brianna v Mugisha (Miscellaneous Cause 98 of 2024) [2025] UGHCFD 9 (17 March 2025)
The court found that although no ministerial order extends the Foreign Judgments (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act to the United States, Ugandan courts may enforce U.S. judgments under common law principles of obligation, reciprocity, and comity. The Texas court had competent jurisdiction, the Respondent was properly served and given an opportunity to participate, and there was no evidence of fraud or procedural unfairness. The orders sought to be registered are final and conclusive regarding custody and child support. The Lis pendens rule does not bar recognition of the foreign judgment, as it ap…
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Kakama v Asiimwe (Civil Appeal 7 of 2021) [2025] UGHCFD 2 (31 January 2025)
High Court family appeal on custody, maintenance and costs. The court replaced sole custody with joint custody, revised maintenance, and set aside costs.
David Siriri v Liz Miriam Namusoke (Divorce Cause 158 of 2019) [2024] UGHCFD 82 (22 November 2024)
The High Court dissolved a marriage on grounds of cruelty and desertion, ordered child maintenance arrangements, and divided disputed matrimonial property.
Namara v Tukamwesiga (Civil Appeal 15 of 2022) [2024] UGHCFD 54 (11 September 2024)
High Court appeal over child custody and maintenance dismissed. The court upheld staggered visitation and joint custody arrangements, and refused retroactive compensation.
Amuge v Obalim (Divorce Cause 1 of 2021) [2024] UGHC 864 (6 September 2024)
High Court of Uganda dissolved a marriage after finding desertion proved in both pleadings and adultery proved in the cross-petition. Custody and maintenance orders were made.
Lugwaro v Karema (Family Cause 67 of 2021) [2024] UGHCFD 50 (26 August 2024)
The High Court granted the mother sole custody, maintenance orders, DNA testing for the youngest child, and partition by sale of jointly owned property.
Baugu v Nanyonga (Divorce Cause 111 of 2022) [2024] UGHCFD 36 (22 July 2024)
The High Court dismissed a divorce petition after finding the Maryland marriage was not recognized under Ugandan law and the petitioner had not proved domicile in Uganda.
