CHILD & FAMILY LAW.

Can my spouse dispose of our house if my name does not appear on the title deed?

It is a well-established principle of law in Zimbabwe in the context of a valid marriage under the Marriages Act [Chapter 5:17] that a spouse whose name does not appear on the title deed does not have a legal interest in the property before divorce.

CHILD & FAMILY LAW.

The requirements to register a Civil Partnership in Zimbabwe

Civil partnerships are neither registered nor solemnized in Zimbabwe. They are not recognized as marriages. Parties in civil partnerships are co-habiting.

CHILD & FAMILY LAW.

What does ‘sentimental value’ mean with regards the Division of Matrimonial Assets in Zimbabwe?

In terms of section 7(3) of the Matrimonial Causes Act [Chapter 5:13] (‘the Act’) the property of a spouse,

CHILD & FAMILY LAW.

What factors does the court look at when it shares property upon divorce?

The court has an extremely wide discretion regarding the granting of an order for the division, apportionment or distribution of the assets of the spouses in divorce proceedings.

CHILD & FAMILY LAW.

What is a civil partnership in Zimbabwe?

In order to determine whether parties are in a civil partnership in terms of section 41 of the Marriages Act

CHILD & FAMILY LAW.

What law governs the division of property after divorce in Zimbabwe?

Section 7 of the Matrimonial Causes Act [Chapter 5:13](‘the Act’) governs issues regarding the division, apportionment and distribution of matrimonial assets.