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Maintenance Act

The Maintenance Act in Zimbabwe provides a legal framework for enforcing maintenance obligations. It aims to ensure that individuals who are legally responsible for maintaining others, such as spouses, children, and elderly parents, fulfill their obligations.

Key Provisions:

• Maintenance Orders: Maintenance courts can issue orders for the payment of maintenance.
• Enforcement of Orders: Various mechanisms are in place to enforce maintenance orders, including:
  • Garnishee orders
  • Criminal penalties for non-compliance
  • Transmission of orders to other jurisdictions
• Variation and Rescission of Orders: Maintenance orders can be varied or rescinded under certain circumstances.
• Protection of Dependents: The Act provides protection for dependents, especially children and spouses.

Key Roles:

• Maintenance Courts: These courts have the power to issue and enforce maintenance orders.
• Maintenance Officers: These officers are responsible for initiating and processing maintenance applications.

Overall, the Maintenance Act seeks to provide a fair and effective system for enforcing maintenance obligations and protecting the rights of dependents