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Jewish Divorce Law: Civil & Religious Requirements in New York

Jewish Divorce Law: Civil & Religious Requirements in New York For Jewish couples in New York—particularly those in the Orthodox community—divorce isn’t a single process but two parallel proceedings that must be coordinated carefully. Understanding both the civil requirements and the religious requirements is essential for anyone navigating this difficult transition. At our Brooklyn Heights […]

GET Clause vs Traditional Prenup: Key Differences Explained

When Orthodox Jewish couples prepare for marriage, they often hear about two different types of prenuptial agreements: the “traditional” or “civil” prenup that addresses financial matters, and the “halakhic” prenup with its GET clause that addresses religious divorce. Understanding the differences—and why you might need both—is essential. Traditional (Civil) Prenuptial Agreement A traditional prenuptial agreement […]

Beth Din Divorce Process in New York: What to Expect

For Orthodox Jewish couples in New York, divorce involves two parallel tracks: the civil divorce through the state court system and the religious divorce through a Beth Din (rabbinical court). Understanding how the Beth Din process works is essential for anyone navigating divorce within the Orthodox community. What Is a Beth Din? A Beth Din […]

Agunah Prevention: How the Halakhic Prenup Protects Jewish Women

The word “agunah” means “chained woman” in Hebrew—and it describes one of the most painful situations in Jewish family law. An agunah is a woman who remains religiously married to her husband despite being civilly divorced, unable to remarry within the Jewish community because her husband refuses to grant her a religious divorce document called […]

Orthodox Jewish Prenuptial Agreement: Complete Guide to Protecting Against Agunah

When planning a Jewish wedding, most couples focus on the ketubah, the chuppah, and the celebration. But there’s another document that deserves serious attention—one that could protect a wife from becoming an agunah and ensure both parties can move forward with their lives if the marriage ends: the Orthodox Jewish prenuptial agreement. At our Brooklyn […]