I can stand my husband’s mean behaviour no longer. He does not give me money for housekeeping. I have to keep borrowing from friends and family. I know that he is building up quite a substantial sum for himself in some secret savings account. He refuses to discuss financial matters. What can I do ? We’re both Jewish.
By: דיאנה שאלתיאל•Published on: 16 May, 2022Under Jewish law a husband has a duty to support his wife and children. If he does not fulfil his duty to give you “maintenance” you can apply for maintenance for yourself either at the family court, (usually preferable) or at the rabbinical court.