Malvas Nyamunetsa v Joyce Nyamunetsa (nee Mungate)

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Whether the marriage has irretrievably broken down","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Parties separated since May 2009, no conjugal rights, constant arguments, different religions, counselling failed"}
• {"issue_text":"How should the four motor vehicles be distributed between parties","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Vehicles registered in different names, claims of financial contributions by both parties"}
• {"issue_text":"How should the two immovable properties be distributed","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"One house complete in plaintiff's name where defendant resides with children, other incomplete in defendant's name"}
• {"issue_text":"What maintenance should plaintiff pay for children and spouse","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Plaintiff earns US$196-61 net, currently pays US$100 for children, defendant unemployed"}
• {"issue_text":"What access rights should plaintiff enjoy to minor children","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Custody awarded to defendant, plaintiff works in Beitbridge"}

Background