Josephine Chiweda (Nee Chiganga) v John Masimba Chiweda

HH 595-18

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Case Details

Court

Harare High Court

Date

4 October 2018

Citation

HH 595-18

Neutral Citation

[2018] ZWHH 595

Outcome

unknown

Case Type

Trial

Bench

Presiding

Ndewere J

Full Bench

Ndewere J

Areas of Law

Family LawMatrimonial Causes

Keywords

Irretrievable breakdownBest interests of childCustodyMatrimonial propertyContribution

Key Issues

{"issue_text":"Whether custody of minor children should be granted to plaintiff or defendant","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Children spend day with mother at school; children expressed preference; plaintiff left sick child behind"}
{"issue_text":"Whether plaintiff should be awarded 50% or 30% of House No. 12 Wattle Avenue, Westview, Kadoma","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"House registered in defendant's name; plaintiff made indirect contributions; marriage lasted 25 years"}

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Facts of the Case

Background

The parties were married for 25 years and had five children. The plaintiff issued summons for divorce alleging irretrievable breakdown due to adultery and abuse. Parties agreed marriage had broken down but disputed custody of two minor children and division of matrimonial property.

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