Family law matters often involve both legal and personal considerations. Whether the issue concerns divorce, child custody, asset protection before marriage, or estate administration, it is important to engage advocates who apply legal rigor and maintain discretion. Anyega Osiemo & Co. Advocates handles family and succession matters throughout Kenya.
Our family law services include
- Divorce and separation – Contested and uncontested divorce under the Marriage Act, including grounds, procedure, timelines, and costs. We also handle judicial separation and annulment.
- Child custody and maintenance – Custody, access, and maintenance orders in the Children’s Court, always prioritizing the child’s best interests.
- Matrimonial property division – Division of property acquired during marriage, including recent Supreme Court and Court of Appeal guidance on what “contribution” means in 2026.
- Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements – Drafting and enforcing agreements that are valid and binding under Kenyan law. These are increasingly used by couples, including those in the diaspora and expatriates with assets in multiple jurisdictions.
- Cross-border and expatriate family matters – Advising on marriage and divorce with international elements, child custody across jurisdictions, service of foreign court documents, and determining the appropriate forum for proceedings. We act for both Kenyans abroad and expatriates residing in Kenya.
- Wills and estate planning – Drafting legally valid wills, trusts, and estate plans that reflect your wishes and minimize disputes among beneficiaries.
- Probate and administration of estates – Applying for grants of probate (where there is a will) and letters of administration (where there is no will), and administering estates to final distribution.
- Dependants’ protection – Claims under the Law of Succession Act by dependants omitted from a will.
Our succession law services include
- Grant of probate – Guiding executors through the entire probate process at the High Court, from filing the petition to confirming the grant.
- Letters of administration – Intestate succession where someone dies without a will, including identifying heirs under the Law of Succession Act and obtaining the grant.
- Diaspora probate – Administering Kenyan estates for beneficiaries living in the USA, UK, Dubai, and beyond, without requiring you to travel home.
- Estate disputes – Contesting or defending wills, challenging fraudulent grants, and resolving disputes between beneficiaries.
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“The succession matter for my late father's estate had stalled for years. Anyega Osiemo & Co. resolved it with compassion and speed.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a divorce take in Kenya?
An uncontested divorce can conclude within months; contested matters take longer depending on complexity, assets, and custody disputes. We give you a realistic timeline at the outset.
What happens if someone dies without a will in Kenya?
The estate is distributed under the Law of Succession Act (intestacy), and an administrator must obtain letters of administration from the High Court before touching any assets.
Are prenuptial agreements valid in Kenya?
Yes, when properly drafted and executed, prenups are enforceable. They are increasingly used by professionals, business owners, and diaspora couples.
