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Harare High Court
Gertrude Tendesayi Tawengwa (née Mbofana) v Charles Zvidzayi Tawengwa
HH 499-17
Case Details
Court
Harare High Court
Date
11 July 2017
Citation
HH 499-17
Neutral Citation
[2017] ZWHH 499
Outcome
unknown
Case Type
Application
Bench
Presiding
Munangati-Manongwa J
Full Bench
Munangati-Manongwa J
Areas of Law
Family LawMatrimonial Causes
Keywords
maintenance pendente litecontribution towards costsdivorce proceedingsspousal support
Tags
maintenance pendente litedivorce costs contributionmatrimonial support
legislation
Statutes Cited
- Matrimonial Causes Act
- Constitution of Zimbabwe
ai analysis
Case Summary
Key Issues
- {"issue_text":"What is the appropriate quantum of maintenance pendente lite?","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Applicant's needs, respondent's ability to pay, parties' lifestyle"}
- {"issue_text":"Is the applicant entitled to contribution towards divorce costs?","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Applicant's lack of means, respondent's ability to pay"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
The applicant, a 58-year-old unemployed housewife, sought maintenance pendente lite of US$1,500 per month and contribution towards her divorce costs from her husband of 36 years. The respondent, a Senator with significant immovable property and business interests, had been providing US$300 monthly maintenance only after the application was filed.
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