Johnphas Gweru v Mercy Gweru

HH 457-12

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Case Details

Court

Harare High Court

Date

20 December 2012

Citation

HH 457-12

Neutral Citation

[2012] ZWHH 457

Outcome

unknown

Case Type

Trial

Bench

Presiding

Mavangira J

Full Bench

Mavangira J

Areas of Law

Family LawMatrimonial Law

Keywords

divorcecustodymaintenancematrimonial propertyadulterybest interests of children

Key Issues

{"issue_text":"Who should be awarded custody of the minor children?","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Children in defendant's custody since 2008; both parents employed; allegations of misconduct against defendant"}
{"issue_text":"How much maintenance should be paid by plaintiff for each child?","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Both parents employed; children attending school"}
{"issue_text":"How should the immovable matrimonial property be apportioned?","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Property registered in both names; plaintiff's greater financial burden; defendant's alleged misconduct"}

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Facts of the Case

Background

The parties married in 1996 and had three minor children. The plaintiff sought divorce, custody and property division, alleging the marriage had irretrievably broken down due to defendant's adultery and desertion. The defendant admitted breakdown but attributed it to plaintiff's abuse. Both parties sought custody and property division.

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