Reggienald Tangirai v Theresa Hazvineyi Tangirai

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Whether the marriage has broken down","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Parties separated since 2008, living apart over 4 years"}
• {"issue_text":"Which party should be granted custody of the minor children","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Plaintiff has cared for 3 eldest children since 2008, defendant has youngest, plaintiff provides stable home and education"}
• {"issue_text":"What maintenance should the non-custodial parent pay","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Defendant claims US$100 per child monthly"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether defendant is entitled to post-divorce maintenance","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Defendant claims US$200 monthly for herself, earns US$150 from trading"}
• {"issue_text":"What would constitute just and equitable distribution of matrimonial property","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Properties in Chitungwiza and Dema, defendant claims 50% share based on indirect contributions"}

Background