Lack of respect has led to a woman of Ndola, Zambia losing her 21-year-old marriage after her husband sued for divorce in Kabushi Local Court.
According to Zambia Observer, Francis, 48, sued Lizzy Musonda, 45, for divorce on grounds that he had lost interest in her as she lacked respect for him.
Francis told the court that the two got married in 2002 and that he paid K20 as dowry.
He added that their marriage is blessed with three children.
The petitioner stated that problem started in their marriage in 2005 when his wife stopped trusting him and whenever he was sleeping she would go through his phone.
Francis said he had lost interest in his wife because she lacked respect for him and was fond of insulting him.
According to him, there was no peace in their home because they sometimes fought in front of their children.
“Your honour, I just want this marriage to end because this woman has no respect for me which every man out there values,” he said.
In defence, Lizzy told the court that her husband was involved in extra-marital affairs.
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