Nyashadzaishe Gaswa v George Chimkwasu

HH 363-25

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Case Details

Court

Harare High Court

Date

19 June 2025

Citation

HH 363-25

Neutral Citation

[2025] ZWHH 363

Outcome

unknown

Case Type

Trial

Bench

Presiding

Maxwell J

Full Bench

Maxwell J

Areas of Law

Family LawChild CustodyMaintenance

Keywords

DivorceCustodyBest interests of the childMaintenanceAccess

Key Issues

{"issue_text":"Whether custody should be granted to plaintiff or defendant","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Both parties seek custody; children are female minors living with plaintiff; defendant has another family"}
{"issue_text":"What maintenance amount should defendant pay","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Defendant earns US$270 monthly; plaintiff seeks US$100 per child; defendant offers US$100 for both"}
{"issue_text":"What access rights should be granted to non-custodial parent","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Defendant wants access if plaintiff gets custody; plaintiff proposes weekend and holiday access"}

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Facts of the Case

Background

The parties married on 16 April 2023 and have two minor female children. The plaintiff sued for divorce citing irretrievable breakdown and sought custody with defendant having access. Both parties are teachers employed by Ministry of Education. Defendant claimed plaintiff was unfaithful and sought custody, while plaintiff alleged defendant was abusive.

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