Yes, a husband or wife can request financial support from their spouse while a divorce is pending in Zimbabwe. The High Court Rules and the Matrimonial Causes Act both allow for maintenance pending a final divorce decree. This temporary relief is known as maintenance pendete lite.
The court decides whether to grant an interim maintenance request based on the specific facts and circumstances of each case. Judges typically award an amount that permits the requesting spouse to maintain a standard of living comparable to what they enjoyed during the marriage.
In making its determination, the court uses its discretion and considers its past experiences along with any information provided by the couple. Given the current inflation rates in Zimbabwe, it is not unusual for a party to also seek an increase in the maintenance amount. Ultimately, a spouse has the right to continue living the lifestyle they grew accustomed to prior to the divorce.
The court decides whether to grant an interim maintenance request based on the specific facts and circumstances of each case. Judges typically award an amount that permits the requesting spouse to maintain a standard of living comparable to what they enjoyed during the marriage.
In making its determination, the court uses its discretion and considers its past experiences along with any information provided by the couple. Given the current inflation rates in Zimbabwe, it is not unusual for a party to also seek an increase in the maintenance amount. Ultimately, a spouse has the right to continue living the lifestyle they grew accustomed to prior to the divorce.
