Tafadzwa Mahachi v Sandra Mahachi (nee Makahamadze)

HH 118-17

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Case Details

Court

Harare High Court

Date

23 February 2017

Citation

HH 118-17

Neutral Citation

[2017] ZWHH 118

Outcome

unknown

Case Type

Trial

Bench

Presiding

Munangati-Manongwa J

Full Bench

Munangati-Manongwa J

Areas of Law

Family LawMatrimonial Property LawChild Law

Keywords

DivorceProperty DivisionChild MaintenanceSpousal MaintenanceCustodyAccessMatrimonial Causes Act

Key Issues

{"issue_text":"Whether defendant entitled to 50% share in immovable properties","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Property acquisition during marriage, direct and indirect contributions"}
{"issue_text":"Appropriate maintenance for minor children","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Children's special needs, plaintiff's income, defendant's unemployment"}
{"issue_text":"Whether defendant entitled to spousal maintenance","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Defendant's health, unemployment, need for rehabilitation"}
{"issue_text":"Appropriate access rights for younger child with health challenges","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Child's allergies, need for controlled environment"}

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Facts of the Case

Background

The parties, married in August 2006, agreed their marriage had irretrievably broken down. They had two minor children with health challenges. The plaintiff, a bank executive, sought divorce and ancillary relief. Properties in dispute included three immovable properties, with defendant claiming 50% share. Maintenance for children and defendant, and access rights were contentious.

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