Andris Chadenga v Idah Chadenga (nee Marange)

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Whether the marriage has irretrievably broken down within the meaning of s 5 of the Matrimonial Causes Act [Cap 5:13].","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Plaintiff moved out in 2009; parties agreed at pre-trial; no reconciliation."}
• {"issue_text":"What constitutes an equitable distribution of the immovable property at No. 5856 Manyame Park, Phase 4, Chitungwiza?","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Contributions of both parties; financial positions; needs of children."}
• {"issue_text":"Which party should be awarded custody of the minor children?","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Defendant is primary caregiver; plaintiff based in Victoria Falls."}
• {"issue_text":"Should the plaintiff be granted access rights to the children?","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Plaintiff seeks access during school holidays."}
• {"issue_text":"How should maintenance for the children be handled?","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Existing magistrate court order in M251/10."}
• {"issue_text":"Should movable property be retained by each party in their possession?","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Parties agreed at pre-trial."}

Background