CHILD & FAMILY LAW.

I did not contribute financially to acquire the house, on divorce do I walk away empty handed?

The division and distribution of assets of spouses at divorce are governed by section 7 of the Matrimonial Causes Act [Chapter 5:13]

CHILD & FAMILY LAW.

What factors does the court look at when it shares property upon divorce?

The court has an extremely wide discretion regarding the granting of an order for the division, apportionment or distribution of the assets of the spouses in divorce proceedings.

CHILD & FAMILY LAW.

Can parties divorce in Zimbabwe if they have not lived together for one (1) year?

The simple answer is yes. Zimbabwe is a ‘no fault’ jurisdiction with irretrievable break down being a ground for the dissolution of marriage.

CHILD & FAMILY LAW.

Recognition of foreign divorce orders in Zimbabwe

More often than not, nowadays, a lot of married couples are relocating to different parts of the world.

CHILD & FAMILY LAW.

Can I terminate my foreign recognized marriage in Zimbabwe?

The proceedings for the dissolution of a marriage and the consequent disposition of assets of spouses who got married outside of Zimbabwe can be conducted in Zimbabwe

CHILD & FAMILY LAW.

Grounds for divorce in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is a ‘no fault’ jurisdiction. In terms of section 4 of the Matrimonial Causes Act [Chapter 5:13]