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Family And Children [2025] UGHC 513

Kawongolo Kataswa v Claudine Uwineza (Divorce Cause 3 of 2022)

Kawongolo Kataswa v Claudine Uwineza (Divorce Cause 3 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 513 (14 July 2025)

The High Court of Uganda dissolved a marriage on grounds of desertion and adultery, granted custody of three children to the petitioner, and allowed the respondent visitation.

  • Divorce
  • Custody Of Children
  • Adultery
  • Desertion
  • Child-custody
  • Visitation-rights
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Family And Children [2025] UGHCFD 40

Dorothy Gazarwa v Ronald Odhiambo Omuthe (Divorce Cause 218 of 2021)

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.

  • Divorce
  • Child Custody
  • Child Maintenance
  • Desertion
  • Cruelty
  • Visitation Rights
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Family And Children [2025] UGHC 422

Natukunda Hilder v Kabagambe Eliab (Divorce Cause 2 of 2024)

Natukunda Hilder v Kabagambe Eliab (Divorce Cause 2 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 422 (11 June 2025)

The High Court granted a divorce-related judgment, awarded UGX 10 million in general damages for assault, and ordered equal sharing of the children’s education costs.

  • Divorce Proceedings
  • Custody And Access
  • Maintenance Of Children
  • General Damages For Assault
  • Division Of Matrimonial Property
  • Divorce
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Family And Children [2024] UGHCFD 82

David Siriri v Liz Miriam Namusoke (Divorce Cause 158 of 2019)

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.

  • Divorce
  • Matrimonial Property Distribution
  • Child Custody
  • Child Maintenance
  • Property Valuation
  • Parental Responsibility
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Family And Children [2024] UGHCFD 56

Burua v Burua (Divorce Cause 93 of 2019)

Burua v Burua (Divorce Cause 93 of 2019) [2024] UGHCFD 56 (17 September 2024)

The High Court of Uganda dissolved a marriage on grounds of cruelty and desertion, ordered joint custody with primary care to the petitioner, and divided DFCU shares equally.

  • Divorce
  • Custody Of Children
  • Matrimonial Property
  • Maintenance
  • Foster Care
  • Division Of Assets
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Family And Children [2024] UGHC 864

Amuge v Obalim (Divorce Cause 1 of 2021)

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.

  • Divorce
  • Child Custody
  • Child Maintenance
  • Adultery
  • Desertion
  • Child-custody
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Family And Children [2024] UGHCFD 27

Tako v Apika (Divorce Cause 94 of 2022)

Tako v Apika (Divorce Cause 94 of 2022) [2024] UGHCFD 27 (6 June 2024)

The High Court upheld a preliminary objection and dismissed a divorce petition after finding the petitioner was not domiciled in Uganda when the petition was filed.

  • Dissolution Of Marriage
  • Domicile Requirement
  • Matrimonial Property
  • Jurisdictional Objection
  • Divorce
  • Domicile
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Family And Children [2024] UGHC 151

Meaton v Acayo (Divorce Cause 1 of 2018)

Meaton v Acayo (Divorce Cause 1 of 2018) [2024] UGHC 151 (8 April 2024)

The High Court dissolved the marriage for adultery and desertion, but declined custody and maintenance orders. It awarded the husband UGX 10,000,000 plus interest.

  • Divorce Dissolution
  • Child Custody
  • Matrimonial Property Distribution
  • Maintenance Of Children
  • Divorce
  • Adultery
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Family And Children [2024] UGHCFD 15

Generosa v Muramira (Divorce Cause 183 of 2022)

Generosa v Muramira (Divorce Cause 183 of 2022) [2024] UGHCFD 15 (20 March 2024)

The High Court dissolved the parties’ marriage after finding adultery and cruelty proved, and awarded the petitioner compensation for contributions to a tree project plus costs.

  • Divorce
  • Matrimonial Property
  • Adultery
  • Cruelty
  • Burden Of Proof
  • Matrimonial-property
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Family And Children [2024] UGHCFD 14

Mukulu v Mukwaba (Divorce Cause 16 of 2021)

Mukulu v Mukwaba (Divorce Cause 16 of 2021) [2024] UGHCFD 14 (18 March 2024)

The High Court dissolved a marriage on proved adultery and cruelty, granted the petitioner primary custody, ordered child maintenance, and shared matrimonial property equally.

  • Divorce
  • Custody Of Children
  • Matrimonial Property
  • Maintenance Of Children
  • Child-custody
  • Matrimonial-property
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