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Rabbinical Court Overturns Divorce, Citing Sham Agreement
A rabbinical court in Rehovot has revoked a 2016 divorce agreement, ruling it was a sham. The husband claimed the divorce was to protect assets from his debts, a claim supported by the wife's testimony about financial pressures and their continued cohabitation.
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What happened
- 01A Rehovot rabbinical court nullified a 2016 divorce agreement, deeming it a sham.
- 02The husband argued the divorce was to shield joint assets from his pre-marital business debts.
- 03The couple continued living together, maintaining a joint household and marital relations after the 2016 agreement.
- 04The wife's testimony about financial pressures and creditor visits supported the husband's claim.
- 05The court cited their continued cohabitation and shared finances as evidence of a sham divorce.
- 06The ruling was based on the principle that a return to domestic peace nullifies a divorce agreement.
The court cited their joint finances and continued marital life as evidence, overturning the divorce despite multiple prior approvals.
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