Reply To: survey on the Get experience

Abba S., in theory, I agree with you. You say when one of the parties contests the divorce, even if there is a civil divorce in place, the beis din will still require justification for a Get. That’s exactly what the Bais Horaah of Lakewood told me; so I believe you. But I’m looking for someone with first-hand experience of something like you’re describing; even if there’s not a civil divorce in place. If the wife wants out; how exactly does the Beis Din or anyone keep her in the marriage? I just don’t see how it’s possible. Per the original question, if the Beis Din declines the request to write a Get, and one of the spouses absolutely wants out, what happens to the marriage going forward? Thanks.