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Le Get (The Divorce), painting by Moshe Rynecki, c. 1930. (Wikipedia)
January 22, 2024, 11:30 am
OPINION: How mediation could help divorcing couples avoid court
As Family Mediation Week starts today, Rebekah Gershuny tells Jewish News how best to navigate the challenges of a marital breakdown
By Rebekah Gershuny
Le Get (The Divorce), painting by Moshe Rynecki, c. 1930. (Wikipedia)
May 24, 2023, 3:46 pm
London Beth Din divorce process review recommends independent complaint process
Maximum levels of sanctions should be possible against 'get' refusers, urges report commissioned by United Synagogue Trustees
By Michelle Rosenberg
Caroline Moher arrives at Southwark Crown Court on 1 April, 2022.
May 22, 2022, 12:42 pm
Parliamentarians launch all-party group to tackle ‘get’ refusal
Caroline Moher, the estranged wife of Alan Moher who was jailed for domestic abuse last month — and who has still not granted her Jewish divorce — was a guest at the group launch.
By Jenni Frazer
Alan Moher, 57, (right) arrives at Southwark Crown Court on 1 April, 2022, where was sentenced after pleading guilty to engaging in coercive or controlling behaviour after failing to grant his wife a Jewish religious divorce. (PA)
April 1, 2022, 2:40 pm
Property firm owner jailed after failing to grant wife Jewish religious divorce
Salford resident Alan Moher given 18-month sentence for engaging in coercive or controlling behaviour
By Luke O'Reilly (PA)
Unchaining agunot, women trapped in marriages and unable to divorce (Photo by Jackson Simmer on Unsplash via Jewish News)
September 15, 2021, 2:37 pm
New domestic abuse law ‘could make Jewish divorce difficult for all’
The London Beth Din, the Federation Beth Din and the Board of Deputies' family law group highlight concerns over Domestic Abuse Act, which will make Get refusal illegal
The Israeli Knesset
June 28, 2018, 2:20 pm
Rabbis welcome Israeli decision to ban men who refuse religious divorce
European Jewish leaders back passing of new law that stops those who don't grant a 'get' to wives from entering the country
June 15, 2018, 9:40 am
Divorcee ordered to return her daughter to Israel by London judge
Israeli woman told her six-year-old daughter must go back to the Jewish state, after being flown to England in November 2017
Rabbi Goldschmidt (right) speaks during a conference in February
March 1, 2018, 1:44 pm
Rabbinic group: Deny entry to Israel for men who won’t grant wives divorce
Conference of European Rabbis suggests that 'get' refusers should be denied entry to the Jewish state
By Jewish News Reporter
January 10, 2018, 4:09 pm
Torah For Today: No fault divorce
Rabbi Ariel Abel looks at the Torah view on proposed changes to divorce laws
By Rabbi Ariel Abel
Lady Hale
November 22, 2017, 2:23 pm
Top judge to launch guide for lawyers on Jewish practices and customs
Lady Hale will unveil the Board of Deputies’ new booklet later this month, helping lawyers understand a range of sensitive issues in Judaism
By Jewish News Reporter
July 4, 2016, 1:56 pm
Ocado owner in one of UK’s biggest divorce battles
The couple, who have been unable to agree a settlement, have four kids, own £15 million mansion and a chalet in France.
March 4, 2016, 11:54 am
Torah for Today: What does the Torah say about… Estranged wives?
By Rabbi Ariel Abel
Lady Justice
January 18, 2016, 3:16 pm
Judge rules in Hasidic woman’s favour over divorce from abusive husband
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