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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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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.
Mbusa v Mbusa (Civil Appeal 218 of 2015) [2025] UGCA 27 (24 January 2025)
The Court of Appeal found that the High Court's judgment and orders were unsustainable due to insufficient evidence regarding the identification and distribution of matrimonial property, the basis for the maintenance order, and the restriction of visitation rights. The appellate court held that while consent judgments are generally not appealable, the record showed that only some issues were resolved by consent, with others adjudicated by the trial court and thus appealable. The High Court was justified in entertaining the appeal on those issues. However, the evidence before the High Court wa…
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Muhangi v Karungi (Matrimonial Cause 22 of 2022) [2023] UGHCFD 92 (29 May 2023)
The High Court granted the mother physical custody of the child, joint legal custody to both parents, visitation for the father, and monthly maintenance orders.
Ahmed v Mohamed (Cause No. 9 of 1951) [1952] EACA 318 (1 January 1952)
Custody dispute under Mohammedan law: the court held that the child’s intelligent preference and welfare favored the father’s custody, with maternal visitation preserved.
