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Some faq' Why get a Get?


civil divorce is not enough

If you have only had civil divorce, in the eyes of traditional Judaism you and your ex-spouse are still considered married. This position is shared by the Conservative and Orthodox Rabbinates, and is the official policy of the government of the State of Israel. Many Reform and Reconstructionist Rabbis will also advise couples, from a practical standpoint, about the importance of obtaining a get.

Don't limit who you can marry

Even if you don't plan to remarry now, why limit your options? After all, you never know what the future may hold. What' more, you may not realize how much you may be impacting your children's future. If a child is born to a mother who is still technically married to someone else, that child may be considered illegitimate, and limited in who they will be able to marry. This is one Jewish practice that has far reaching effects. It would be tragic if you or your children fell in love with someone but couldn't marry them simply because you neglected one observance that is so easy to do.

Closure

Many people feel that aside from any other considerations, get provides them with sense of emotional closure. In all likelihood, your Jewish Marriage began with a Jewish ceremony, so it should end with one as well. In fact, given the consequences, you can understand why it's even more important to have a Rabbi at a divorce than at a wedding.

It' easy and convenient

The whole process takes about an hour. If you prefer not to see your ex-spouse, or if the two of you are in different locations, the get can be completed by use of proxy or power of attorney. Although the get generally takes place in Rabbi's office, it can be done in any location that is convenient to all parties.

no-fault document

The get makes no reference to responsibility or fault. It has no bearing or affect on any aspect of the civil settlement and does not subject either party to personal questions. As long as there' mutual consent, there is no need to state the grounds for divorce. Although religious in nature, the process involves no ceremonies or blessings at all.

Do it for yourself, - Do it for your children

small investment of your time can have far reaching effects on generations to come. For the sake of Jewish unity and continuity we need to care about one another and be sensitive to this most basic of Jewish beliefs. By taking this easy yet significant step, you are helping assure that we remain one people.

What to expect

• Each party acknowledges that they understand what is going to happen and that they are acting freely and without coercion.
• The husband authorizes the scribe to write the document.
• The 12-line document is written by the scribe and signed by the witnesses.
• The signed document is presented to the wife by either the husband or his proxy. Once she accepts it, the divorce takes effect immediately.
• The get document itself remains in the files of the officiating Rabbi. Both parties subsequently receive certificate of proof, confirming that they are free to remarry.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
If you or anyone you know is involved in divorce dispute:
we strongly suggest NOT to sign or finalize any agreement or stipulation of settlement, without prior receipt of your GET document in your hands via an Orthodox Rabbinate.

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