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The trial court's order placed a disproportionate burden on the appellant by assigning her sole responsibility for education and other expenses, contrary to the principle of shared parental responsibility under the Law of the Child Act. The order was varied to ensure a more equitable distribution of financial obligations between both parents.
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The trial court's orders on access were modified to allow communication via phone or video call while abroad and visitation by grandparents and relatives, supervised by a social welfare officer. Both parents have a duty to contribute to the children's welfare, and the appellant is permitted to provide for the children. The modifications are in the best interests of the children, considering emotional and psychological needs.
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The High Court allowed a husband’s appeal against a TZS 300,000 monthly maintenance order, holding it unjustifiable given his illness, income, and the absence of divorce or separation.
The trial court's maintenance order was invalid because it was made without a proper social inquiry report and without adequate consideration of the parties' actual means, violating mandatory statutory requirements.
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The High Court allowed a criminal appeal after holding that paternity had not been established before imposing liability for failure to send a child to school.
The High Court allowed a criminal appeal for neglecting family, holding the offence was not proved beyond reasonable doubt and quashing the conviction and sentence.
The High Court dismissed a family-law appeal over a child’s legitimacy, holding that the mother had freely acknowledged paternity and that the agreement stood.
The High Court dismissed an appeal for reimbursement of child maintenance expenses, holding that the respondent’s liability as the child’s father was not proven.
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