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I know my wife has been having an affair with a friend of mine who is divorced. I am so hurt by this and want a divorce. Can I prevent my wife from marrying this man ?

By: דיאנה שאלתיאל•Published on: 09 June, 2022

Yes – if adultery is proved! The rabbinical court can forbid a woman from marrying a specific man, and stating this outright in the divorce judgment, if adultery is proved.

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