Mathias Makunde v Bridget Makunde

HMT 2-23

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Case Details

Court

Mutare High Court

Date

2 March 2023

Citation

HMT 2-23

Neutral Citation

[2023] ZWHMT 2

Outcome

unknown

Case Type

Application

Bench

Presiding

Muzenda J

Full Bench

Muzenda J

Areas of Law

Family LawChild Custody

Keywords

sole custodybest interests of childparental relocationemigration

Key Issues

{"issue_text":"Which parent should be granted sole custody of the three minor children","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Both parents are fit custodians; respondent lives abroad; children currently with applicant"}
{"issue_text":"Whether children should be allowed to relocate to United Kingdom with respondent","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Respondent emigrated for work; offers better financial prospects; education free in UK"}

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Facts of the Case

Background

The parties, both professional nurses married in 2013 with three minor children, separated when the respondent moved to work in Dubai then the United Kingdom. Each party filed for sole custody - respondent in Harare and applicant in Mutare. The children were initially removed from the matrimonial home by respondent and left with her parents.

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