Nobuhle Macharaga v Gorden Macharaga

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Whether the marriage relationship had irretrievably broken down","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"3 years separation, abuse allegations, protection order"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether it would be in the best interests of the minor child that custody be awarded to plaintiff with defendant granted access and paying US$100 maintenance","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Child aged 15, lived with defendant 3 years, comfortable with either parent"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether it would be just and equitable that stand 11418 Cowdray Park be awarded to plaintiff, Macharaga homestead to defendant, and stand 18811 Cowdray Park be sold with proceeds shared equally","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Properties acquired during marriage, different development status, parties' contributions"}

Background