Harare Magistrate Mrs Barbara Mateko dismissed Sulumani Chimbetu’s application in which he sought an order to reduce the maintenance fees for his two children with former wife Marygold Mutemasango.
He argued that the court had previously granted an order that he pays $500 for his two minor children without taking into account the amount of money he makes. Chimbetu said that he was only left to survive on $280 after paying maintenance for his two children. He also said Mutemasango was gainfully employed and led a comfortable life, a sign that she could cater for the children. He said that he was now dependent on his wife for sustenance.
However Mateko said that Chimbetu had failed to provide evidence of his income or standard of living as there were misdirections in some instances.
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