Interesting Psak: alcohol addiction is a reason for divorce

The beis din in netanya issued an interesting psak in a divorce case they were presiding over. The wife was demanding a divorce while the husband was refusing and insisting on "shlom bayit" counseling.

the wife's claim, among others, was that her husband drinks a lot and gets inebriated and gets violent in the house. This happens during the week, but it happens especially on Friday nights, and his violent behavior messes up their Shabbos and the atmosphere and order.

After much research and discussion with social workers they decided that because this was not a one-time event but a regular addiction, she is justified in demanding a divorce and he has to grant it along with the money obligated in the ketuba. They said a person who is addicted to alcohol cannot properly support his family and maintain a normal marriage and relationship.

According to the decision, the husband must grant the divorce, arrange for a date within 30 days to hand over the gett, and if he refuses the beis din must set a schedule for sanctions against him as per the guidelines of the batei din.
source: Haredim10 and others

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