Spouses in Zimbabwe can ask the court to require the other partner to pay for their divorce legal fees. This allows a husband or wife to properly present their divorce case before a judge, even if they can't afford it on their own.
The High Court laid out the rules for getting divorce costs covered by a spouse in the case Chinyamakobvu v Chinyamakobvu. First, the couple must still be legally married. Second, the legal action has to involve their marriage, such as a divorce, separation, or annulment.
Next, the spouse requesting money needs to have a decent chance of winning their case. They also have to show they don't have the funds to pay for the lawsuit themselves. Finally, the other spouse must be capable of contributing to their partner's legal expenses.
If a husband or wife meets all these conditions, the court can order the other spouse to pay a fair portion of the divorce costs. This ensures both sides can make their best case in matrimonial matters regardless of their financial situation.
The High Court laid out the rules for getting divorce costs covered by a spouse in the case Chinyamakobvu v Chinyamakobvu. First, the couple must still be legally married. Second, the legal action has to involve their marriage, such as a divorce, separation, or annulment.
Next, the spouse requesting money needs to have a decent chance of winning their case. They also have to show they don't have the funds to pay for the lawsuit themselves. Finally, the other spouse must be capable of contributing to their partner's legal expenses.
If a husband or wife meets all these conditions, the court can order the other spouse to pay a fair portion of the divorce costs. This ensures both sides can make their best case in matrimonial matters regardless of their financial situation.
