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My husband has walked out and moved in with his girlfriend. I have no money to support myself. Does my husband have a duty to do so, and where must I apply for such support ? We are both Jewish.

By: דיאנה שאלתיאלPublished on: 16 May, 2022

Under Jewish law a husband has a duty to support his wife so long as they are married. You can choose to sue him for maintenance either at the family court or at the rabbinical court. Usually the civil system is more favourable to a woman.


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