plaintiff for the relief sought it was fair and reasonable to grant the relief Court – accordingly awarded the immovable property to the plaintiff as his sole and exclusive property. Husband and wife Divorce Defendant (wife) not defending Flynote: – – dissolution of the marriage but praying for certain anciliary relief Spousal – maintenance The court held that a court may only award spousal maintenance if it – is proven on a balance of probabilities that he or she is in need of it. Summary: Husband and wife Divorce Defendant (wife) not defending – – dissolution of the marriage but praying for certain anciliary relief Spousal – maintenance The court held that a court may only award spousal maintenance if it – is proven on a balance of probabilities that he or she is in need of it Plaintiff – (husband) undertook to take full financial responsibility for the minor children’s schooling and tuition costs and related costs and medical costs and related costs – Court found that the defendant earns an appreciable money as an employee More – important, the defendant did not place any evidence before the court in order to prove that she is in need of maintenance Based on these reasons, in the exercise – of its discretion, the court declined to award spousal maintenance. ORDER The marriage between the plaintiff and the defendant is hereby dissolved and a final order of divorce is granted. The custody and control of the minor children Kenisha Amor Platt, Avarialla Kehanna Platt and Keemone Kehandra Platt are awarded to the defendant, subject to the right to reasonable access, and, further the plaintiff plaintiff’s shall have custody of the children – for weekends, between 13h00 on Friday to 18h00 on Sunday. during alternative short and long school holidays of the children.
plaintiff for the relief sought it was fair and reasonable to grant the relief – Court accordingly awarded the immovable property to the plaintiff as his sole and exclusive property. Flynote: Husband and wife – Divorce – Defendant (wife) not defending dissolution of the marriage but praying for certain anciliary relief – Spousal maintenance – The court held that a court may only award spousal maintenance if it is proven on a balance of probabilities that he or she is in need of it. Summary: Husband and wife – Divorce – Defendant (wife) not defending dissolution of the marriage but praying for certain anciliary relief – Spousal maintenance – The court held that a court may only award spousal maintenance if it is proven on a balance of probabilities that he or she is in need of it – Plaintiff (husband) undertook to take full financial responsibility for the minor children’s schooling and tuition costs and related costs and medical costs and related costs – Court found that the defendant earns an appreciable money as an employee – More important, the defendant did not place any evidence before the court in order to prove that she is in need of maintenance – Based on these reasons, in the exercise of its discretion, the court declined to award spousal maintenance. ORDER The marriage between the plaintiff and the defendant is hereby dissolved and a final order of divorce is granted. The custody and control of the minor children Kenisha Amor Platt, Avarialla Kehanna Platt and Keemone Kehandra Platt are awarded to the defendant, subject to the plaintiff’s right to reasonable access, and, further the plaintiff shall have custody of the children – for weekends, between 13h00 on Friday to 18h00 on Sunday. during alternative short and long school holidays of the children.
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