Tamuz 1, 5777, 6/25/2017
 Psychiatrist: Murderer is mentally unstableDistrict psychiatrist says man who murdered ex-wife was not in charge of his faculties at the time of the murder. Rabbinical court works to permit marriage to 'mamzer'Be'er Sheva rabbis invalidate marriage to erase 'mamzer' status.Transgender refuses to grant divorce, claims he is a womanHaifa Rabbinical court forces transgender person to grant wife a get, despite his claiming he could not give it as he is a woman. Why do people get divorced?Family attorney discusses reasons people divorce, says disagreements are 'not enough' for court to allow divorce. Are they married? Wife says yes, but husband insists he's singleRabbinic court called upon to determine whether couple are actually married. UK court: Haredi kids don't have to meet transgender dadManchester judge rules haredi children don't have to meet nonobservant, transgender father because of 'social harm.' Police arrest mother for abusing toddlerIsraeli Police arrest mother after father reports signs of abuse on toddler's body. Chief Rabbi Lau has special request for divorcing parentsChief Ashkenazic Rabbi tells divorcing parents 'children need both mother and father, do all you can to ensure it happens.' Battle to revoke divorce of 'bound' woman heats upSupreme Court called in to adjudicate case of woman who received divorce after husband entered coma - but caused a rabbinic controversy. Disabled man's alimony leaves him homeless, eating tree fruitAmi has undergone several surgeries for cancer, divorced, and lost his job. Alimony he is forced to pay erases his disability pension.Report shows link between divorce, poverty ratesIsraeli nonprofit turns to Welfare Minister, requests change in divorce Israeli policy. FBI nabs two in Satmar murder plotSatmar rabbi and associate arrested for allegedly plotting murder of man who refused to grant his wife a divorce. Father finds son after 2-month searchAfter two-month search, father locates three-year-old son at shelter for battered women with his ex-wife. Desperate man turns to public after ex-wife runs off with kids"I feel like I have no rights." New rabbinical law limits exorbitant prenuptial agreementsIn the wake of divorce complications, the Jerusalem Rabbinical Court issued a new ruling today: no exorbitant prenuptial agreements. Haredi father who blocked son’s divorce given prison sentenceMan who pressured son to withhold divorce from disabled wife gets 30-day prison sentence. ‘The women lied in 99% of lie detector tests’Family court judge says women who asked for restraining orders against husbands almost always failed polygraph tests. Divorce becoming more common in IsraelCentral Bureau of Statistics reveal that about 2% of the population are divorced, rate is constantly increasing. 'Refuser' husband located after 10 years, finally gives divorceRecalcitrant husband assumed new identity, lived in unregistered apartment for decade to avoid giving his wife a get. Make your marriage a priorityIs your marriage vibrant or just tolerable?Learn how to be in a relationship with each other,talk to each other,understand each other. Suicide highlights divorced dads’ plightThe man wrote: ‘It’s not enough that the heart breaks, but to separate me from my children?,’ and then shot himself. Marriage 911: Developing feelings of love and attractionDo enjoyable activities together, spend fun time together regularly, take care of your appearance. Roommates or Soulmates? Revive Your MarriageReignite the spark.Focus on your spouse in a positive and connected way...Express your feelings of love and appreciation daily.10 habits to build a strong marriageInfuse NEW ENERGY into your relationship. Be proactive in your love life. Make more time for your spouse. Express your love every day. Rabbinical Court to 'shame' man into giving wife a getJerusalem rabbinical court to put recalcitrant husband through shaming exercise to persuade him to grant wife a Jewish divorce. Dad Raises Kids But Has to Pay Mom AnywayOnly in Israel? Family court in Ramat Gan forces father to pay ex-wife child support even though kids live with him. Rabbinical Judges Chip in for Chained WomanA woman sobbed that she couldn't afford what it would cost to get divorced – and the rabbis opened their wallets. Refuses 'Get' 14 Years - Gets Money, Zero Jail TimeRabbinical court grants 100,000 shekels to Haifa resident who refused to divorce spouse for 14 long years.Court to Yeshiva Student: Get a Job!A Family Court judge tells yeshiva student he has a responsibility to find a job and pay the required child support to his five children. Rabbinical Courts: 'Gett' Movie Demonizes UsBatei Din offer a harsh review of the film 'Gett', which they compare to the libelous 'Jenin, Jenin.' Could a New 'Halakhic Pre-nup' Help 'Chained' Women?Tzohar rabbinical organization reveals groundbreaking new legal initiative to help solve the 'agunah' crisis. Female Lawyers Decry False Accusations in DivorceIn a stormy Knesset session, women's activists denied female lawyers's claims of an epidemic of false charges. Chief Rabbi Lau Helps Free 'Chained' Woman After 14 YearsAshkenazic Chief Rabbi lauded for breathing 'a new spirit' into the rabbinate, after helping an agunah end her 14-year struggle for divorce. UN Calls on Israel to Cancel 'Tender Years' ClauseUN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights says Israel discriminates against men in divorce. Knesset to Approve Bill Against Male 'Get' RefusersBill would force Rabbinical Courts to discuss sanctions against recalcitrant husbands 30 days after 'get' was ordered. |
