N.L.M v G.C.M (4351/2022)
N.L.M v G.C.M (4351/2022) [2024] ZAMPMBHC 74; - (30 September 2024)
The court found that the Defendant failed to provide evidence that the Plaintiff would be unduly benefited if forfeiture was not granted. Both parties contributed to the joint estate over a substantial marriage duration of nearly 15 years, and there was no proof that the Plaintiff's conduct diminished the estate or justified forfeiture. The Defendant's allegations regarding the Plaintiff's HIV status and supposed infidelity were unsupported by evidence and did not establish grounds for forfeiture. The breakdown of the marriage was attributed to mutual loss of affection, physical abuse by the…
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- Divorce Act Section 9
- Forfeiture Of Patrimonial Benefits
- Division Of Joint Estate
- Parental Responsibilities
- Pension Interest Split