Grace Ndabambi v Chitepo Kasinaubare

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Whether the unregistered customary law union still exists to invalidate the action","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Parties living separately within same house, family meeting held, no customary divorce procedures followed"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether Stand 6569 Nkwisi Gardens forms part of matrimonial assets despite being registered in company name","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Company owned 80% by defendant, 20% by plaintiff, property acquired during marriage"}
• {"issue_text":"What constitutes equitable distribution of matrimonial assets between parties","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Three properties acquired, different registration patterns, disputed contributions"}
• {"issue_text":"What quantum of maintenance is payable for minor child","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Child born 2010, plaintiff claims US$150, defendant offers US$50, both have income"}

Background