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Where can a man go to compel his ex-wife to let him see his minor children

By Vimbai Tavaziva Where can a man go to compel his ex-wife to let him see his minor children, aged 11 and 9?  If the...

5 Interesting facts you should know on what the law says about marriage in Zimbabwe?

5 Interesting facts you should know on what the law says about marriage in Zimbabwe? Many people have questions about marriage in Zimbabwe but the...

Types of Marriage: The infamous “polygamous” marriage

Types of Marriage: The infamous “polygamous” marriage Some people call this marriage, “muchato wekwamudzviti,” because back the District Administrator (mudzviti) had the power to preside...

Types of Marriage: The famous “Chapter 37”

Types of Marriage: The famous “Chapter 37” Why Chapter 37? Many people know the civil marriage as Chapter 37. This is because previously, the Act of...

Types of Marriage: The lobola union

Types of Marriage: The lobola union Many people consider payment of lobola to be marriage. However in law, lobola payment, without registration of the marriage...

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Should lovers return gifts when the grapes turn sour?

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