Bulawayo father faces court for unpaid child support arrears

Bulawayo dad lands in court over unpaid child support nearing five grand, and his excuse about rental rooms did not land softly.

Case snapshot in Bulawayo court

• Bulawayo magistrate heard a maintenance default case.
• Vincent Marasha faces criminal charges.
• Alleged arrears sit near five thousand dollars.
• Trial pauses until February 9.

Who is involved

• Patience Madondo presides.
• The prosecutor laid out the payment order.
• The complainant is his former spouse.
• Two minors are the beneficiaries.

What the order required

• Monthly support was set at one hundred twenty dollars.
• School costs were also mandatory.
• The order took effect in late August 2023.
• Noncompliance stacked the balance fast.

How it escalated

• Missed payments accumulated under a court file.
• The shortfall reached four thousand seven hundred sixty-six.
• The issue went to the police.
• An arrest followed.

Defense angle offered

• Marasha planned to rent two rooms.
• He says access was blocked by his ex.
• Income plans fell apart.
• Obligations still went unmet.

Legal reality check

• Parents must support minor children.
• Courts can fine defaulters.
• Jail time is possible.
• Enforcement stays strict.