DEBT COLLECTION

Debt collection in Zimbabwe

The Prescription Act of Zimbabwe defines a debt as including anything that may be sued for or claimed by reason of an obligation arising from statute, contract, delict or otherwise.

CHILD & FAMILY LAW

Uncontested Divorce in Zimbabwe-By Tatenda Mpapa

The divorce process besides the legal costs involved , is an upsetting and emotional experience on the parties involved as well as their children, and close relatives.

CHILD & FAMILY LAW

Uncontested /unopposed divorce in Zimbabwe-By Tivakudzeshe Madzonga

Divorce, increasingly common, offers uncontested options in Zimbabwe. Grounds include separation, adultery, or cruelty. Process involves filing, serving, and potentially substituting service. Uncontested divorces promote speed, cost-effectiveness, and amicable resolutions.

CHILD & FAMILY LAW.

Is it permissible in Zimbabwe for my spouse to dispose of ‘our’ property without my consent?

The position of the law in Zimbabwe is that neither a husband nor a wife can stop the other from disposing of the matrimonial home or any other immovable property, which is registered in their sole name, but forming the joint matrimonial estate.

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.