CHILD & FAMILY LAW.
Can my spouse dispose of our house if my name does not appear on the title deed?
It is a well-established principle of law in Zimbabwe in the context of a valid marriage under the Marriages Act [Chapter 5:17] that a spouse whose name does not appear on the title deed does not have a legal interest in the property before divorce.
CHILD & FAMILY LAW.
Spousal contributions to divorce legal costs in Zimbabwe
The law permits a spouse to make an application to the courts for a contribution toward divorce costs. The purpose of the contribution towards costs is to enable a spouse who would otherwise not be able to do so to be in a position where they can be adequately place their matrimonial action before the court.
CHILD & FAMILY LAW.
I don’t have money to pay divorce legal fees, can my spouse contribute towards these costs in Zimbabwe?
In terms of the law in Zimbabwe married couples have a duty to support each other. This duty includes contributing towards legal costs to institute or defend an action for divorce, judicial separation or nullity of marriage.
CHILD & FAMILY LAW.
Did you know that your spouse can contribute toward your costs for divorce?
In terms section 2(1)(b) of the Matrimonial Causes Act [Chapter 5:13] as read with Rule 67(1) of the High Court Rules, 2021 a spouse who is without means to prosecute or defend an action for divorce or judicial separation, may apply for a contribution towards costs to the High Court of Zimbabwe.
CHILD & FAMILY LAW.
Did you know you can apply for maintenance pending your divorce in Zimbabwe?
A spouse (whether a male or a female) whose divorce is pending, is of right entitled in terms of section 2(1)(b) of the Matrimonial Causes Act [Chapter 5:13] as read with Rule 67(1) of the High Court Rules, 2021, among other things, to maintenance pendete lite (maintenance pending divorce), until a decree of divorce is granted.
CHILD & FAMILY LAW.
Can one apply for maintenance pending divorce in Zimbabwe?
The simple answer is yes. Both the High Court Rules and the Matrimonial Causes Act [Chapter 5:13] among other things, provide for maintenance pending a decree of divorce in Zimbabwe. This is also known as maintenance pendete lite.
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