Wenga v Wenga (227 of 2024) [2024] ZWHHC 227 (5 June 2024)

Custody awarded to plaintiff based on best interests of minor children, their expressed preference, and plaintiff's consistent care. Maintenance and access orders reflect parties' agreement and children's welfare. Division of immovable properties and company assets ensures equal sharing and minimal disruption to children.

Citation: [2024] ZWHHC 227
Parties: Plaintiff: Unity Wenga; Defendant: Edwin Wenga
Court: Harare High Court
Jurisdiction: Zimbabwe
Judgment Date: 5 June 2024
Case Number: 227 of 2024
Procedural Posture: Divorce Action / Final Judgment
Outcome: Decree of divorce granted; custody of minor children to plaintiff; maintenance and access orders issued; division of immovable properties and company assets ordered.
Legal Topics: Divorce, Custody, Maintenance, Division of Matrimonial Property
Source Language: English

Family Law Divorce Custody Maintenance Division of Matrimonial Property

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Parties

Unity Wenga

Plaintiff

Edwin Wenga

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Divorce Action / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 custody of minor children
2 maintenance for minor children
3 access rights to minor children

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Decree of divorce granted; custody of minor children to plaintiff; maintenance and access orders issued; division of immovable properties and company assets ordered.

Orders

Decree of divorce granted.
Custody of minor children (Chikomborero, Rutendo, Grace) awarded to plaintiff.