Hubby threatens to move out over maintenance order

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The ManicaPost

Tendai Gukutikwa  Weekender Correspondent —
A LOCAL police officer stunned the court when he revealed that he was moving out of his matrimonial house after being ordered to pay maintenance for his family. Tafadzwa Brian Gumbo told the court that he could only pay $50 for the upkeep of his one minor child and wife.

He said his wife was also employed and could afford to look after herself and their child financially. Mutare magistrate, Ms Anniah Ndiraya presided over the matter. As soon as the order was granted, Gumbo told the court that he would move out of their matrimonial house before the end of this month as he could not pay monthly maintenance to someone he was staying with.

“She is financially able and should be content with the $50 that I am offering her. I also have loans that I am paying off and also look after my parents and extended family.

“I am moving out of our matrimonial house and therefore will have other expenses that include rentals, bills and food that I will need to take care of,” he said.

Gumbo had been dragged to court by his wife, Theressa Nyamagwada who was claiming $142 monthly maintenance for her and their minor child’s upkeep. Nyamagwada was being represented by Mutare lawyer, Mr Justice Fusire. In her application, Nyamagwada said the three, herself, Gumbo and the child spent $284 per month.

“Since I am also employed, I pray that he contribute half of the expenses that we incur monthly,” said Nyamagwada.

Gumbo, however, insisted that he could afford to part with $50 monthly as he had a lot of expenses and debts that needed to be paid up. Ms Ndiraya ordered Gumbo to contribute $70 monthly towards the upkeep of his family.

She, however, ordered him not to renew his loans after paying them off as his family was looking up to him for financial support. Gumbo was ordered to start depositing the $70 into Nyamagwada’s bank account on October 31, 2016.

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