Get (Jewish Divorce)
A religious divorce document in Jewish law (halakha) that a husband must grant to his wife to dissolve the marriage under Jewish tradition.
Understanding Get (Jewish Divorce)
A get is essential for Orthodox and Conservative Jewish couples who wish to remarry within the faith. Without a get, a woman is considered an agunah (chained wife) and any subsequent children may face religious status issues. The get must be given voluntarily by the husband, which can create problems when a husband refuses. Some states have passed get laws that address this issue by allowing courts to consider refusal to grant a get in equitable distribution. A beth din (rabbinical court) oversees the process.
Real-World Examples
Although their civil divorce was finalized in January, she could not remarry in an Orthodox ceremony until her ex-husband agreed to grant the get six months later.
Related Terms
The court order that officially ends a marriage, resolving all issues including property division, custody, and support.
Grounds for DivorceThe legally recognized reasons for seeking a divorce, which can be fault-based (adultery, cruelty) or no-fault (irreconcilable differences).
No-Fault DivorceA divorce where neither spouse must prove wrongdoing — only that the marriage is irreparably broken.
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