At Nguyo Kariuki & Company Advocates, we understand that navigating legal issues can be challenging. To assist you, we have compiled answers to some of the most frequently asked legal questions in Kenya. Each topic links to a detailed guide or service page with professional advice and practical steps.
Whether you are dealing with family matters, employment disputes, land issues, or debt recovery, our FAQ hub is your starting point for understanding your rights and the legal options available to you.
Family Law FAQs
1. How is child custody decided in Kenya?
- Learn about legal, physical, and joint custody, and the factors courts consider in determining the best interests of the child.
2. What are the grounds for divorce in Kenya?
- Understand the legal reasons for dissolution of marriage under the Marriage Act, including adultery, cruelty, desertion, and irretrievable breakdown.
3. How is child maintenance calculated and enforced?
- Discover how courts determine contributions, your legal options if the other parent refuses to pay, and enforcement measures.
4. What is judicial separation and how does it work?
- Find out how spouses can live apart legally without dissolving the marriage and what rights and duties remain.
5. How does succession and inheritance work in Kenya?
- Learn the difference between testate and intestate succession, probate, letters of administration, and how property is distributed.
Employment Law FAQs
1. What can I do if I am unfairly terminated?
- Guidance on notice pay, compensation, and remedies under the Employment Act.
2. How do I claim unpaid wages or benefits?
- Step-by-step procedures for recovering salary, leave pay, and allowances.
3. What are my rights regarding workplace discrimination?
- Learn about legal protections, filing complaints, and remedies available in Kenya.
Land and Property FAQs
1. How are land disputes and boundaries resolved in Kenya?
- Understand property rights, survey procedures, and legal steps to resolve disputes.
2. What to do if your tenant refuses to pay rent or vacate?
- Legal remedies under the Landlord and Tenant laws, including eviction procedures.
3. How do I legally transfer or register property?
- Overview of conveyancing, registration, and compliance with Kenyan land laws.
Debt and Commercial Law FAQs
1. How do I recover debts in Kenya?
- Legal processes for contract enforcement, debt recovery claims, and dispute resolution.
2. How are commercial disputes resolved?
- Alternative dispute resolution, litigation options, and enforcement of judgments.
Debt and Commercial Law FAQs
1. How do I recover debts in Kenya?
- Legal processes for contract enforcement, debt recovery claims, and dispute resolution.
2. How are commercial disputes resolved?
- Alternative dispute resolution, litigation options, and enforcement of judgments.