Samuel Mazivanhanga v Tracy Mazivanhanga (nee Phakathi)

HH 307-11

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Case Details

Court

Harare High Court

Date

19 January 2012

Citation

HH 307-11

Neutral Citation

[2011] ZWHH 307

Outcome

unknown

Case Type

Trial

Bench

Presiding

Guvava J

Full Bench

Guvava J

Areas of Law

Family LawMatrimonial Causes Act

Keywords

DivorceProperty saleChild welfareMaintenanceCustody

Key Issues

{"issue_text":"When should the immovable property be sold - immediately or after minor child attains age of 18?","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Child's emotional attachment to house; plaintiff's unemployment; defendant's limited income; child's counseling needs"}

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Facts of the Case

Background

The parties married in 1996 and separated in 2008. They agreed on divorce and most ancillary matters including that their immovable property should be sold and proceeds shared equally. The only dispute was whether the property should be sold immediately or after their minor child turns 18.

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