Burns v. Burns
Husband ordered to honor terms of Ketubah and secure a get for his former wife.
Husband ordered to honor terms of Ketubah and secure a get for his former wife.
Husband must give wife a “get” under terms of the Ketubah. Enforcement of Ketubah is based on contract terms and does not violate husband’s constitutional rights.
Separation agreement void where husband refused to grant the wife a get unless she signed the agreement – unequal division of power allowed the husband to demand favorable terms.
Divorce court can order man to grant a get.
Husband sanction for frivolous objections in refusing to issue get in suit for specific performance.
Divorced man must furnish his former wife with a get, despite the fact that they were married by reform rabbi.