Matrimonial No 09 of 2023 Miller

Matrimonial No 09 of 2023 Miller

The evidence of desertion and denial of conjugal rights was insufficient in duration to warrant a decree of divorce but sufficient for a decree of separation for three years. Custody of the minor child is awarded to the respondent (mother) as it is in the best interests of the child under seven years, with the petitioner to have access and bear maintenance responsibilities. No order is made on division of matrimonial assets due to lack of specific pleading and evidence.

Citation
Matrimonial No 09 of 2023 Miller
Parties
Petitioner: M. S. J; Respondent: U. F
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
1 January 2023
Procedural Posture
Matrimonial Cause / Ex Parte Judgment
Outcome
decree of separation for three years; custody of child to respondent; maintenance by petitioner; travel restriction on child; no order on division of assets
Legal Topics
Separation, Custody of Child, Maintenance, Travel Restrictions, Division of Matrimonial Assets
Source Language
English
Family Law Separation Custody of Child Maintenance Travel Restrictions Division of Matrimonial Assets

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Parties

M. S. J

Petitioner

U. F

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Matrimonial Cause / Ex Parte Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage between the petitioner and the respondent has irretrievably broken down
  2. 2 To whom should custody of the child be granted
  3. 3 What reliefs are the parties entitled to

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence of desertion and denial of conjugal rights was insufficient in duration to warrant a decree of divorce but sufficient for a decree of separation for three years. Custody of the minor child is awarded to the respondent (mother) as it is in the best interests of the child under seven years, with the petitioner to have access and bear maintenance responsibilities. No order is made on division of matrimonial assets due to lack of specific pleading and evidence.

Court Disposition

decree of separation for three years; custody of child to respondent; maintenance by petitioner; travel restriction on child; no order on division of assets

Orders

  • Decree of separation for three years granted under section 110(1)(a) of the Law of Marriage Act
  • Custody of the minor child awarded to the respondent under section 125(1)