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Kaipa v Chinzenga (Matrimonial Review Cause No. 2 of 2025 (Being Civil Cause No. 682 of 2025)) [2025] MWHC 2 (22 January 2025)
The High Court of Malawi quashed a custody order and granted primary custody of a four-month-old child to the mother, emphasizing breastfeeding and the child’s best interests.
Almeida v Almeida (18 of 2024) [2024] MWHCFam 3 (29 November 2024)
The High Court of Malawi denied leave to appeal, holding that the family dispute was still in progress and that piecemeal appeals should be avoided.
The High Court of Malawi dissolved the marriage between Upendo Lawrence and Charles Lawrence, awarded primary custody to the petitioner, and set monthly access for the respondent.
Nyirenda v Nyirenda (Civil Appeal 10 of 2020) [2022] MWHCFam 5 (24 June 2022)
The appeal fails because the lower court's decision to grant custody to the Respondent was supported by clear evidence and consistent with the best interests of the child, considering the child's age, both parents' financial capacity, and the Appellant's unreasonable and violent conduct, including disregard of court orders and attempts to deprive the child of contact with the mother.
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Katimba v Katimba (Matrimonial Cause 6 of 2008) [2008] MWHC 130 (26 June 2008)
The welfare and best interests of Kennedy Andrew Katimba, a child of tender years, are best served by granting custody to the mother, the respondent, as there is no evidence she is unsuitable, and financial superiority of the father is not sufficient to override maternal custody.
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Kaluma v Mandala & Anor. (Misc. Civil Cause 314 of 2005) [2006] MWHC 17 (31 January 2006)
The best interests and welfare of the child are paramount. The first respondent has failed to discharge his parental duties, and the child’s welfare will be best served by granting custody to the mother, the applicant, who is employed and able to provide care.
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