Regarding a request to permit a husband to divorce his wife against her will or marry another wife, based on three reasons.

Date: 15 Tamuz 5562

From: Rabbi Moshe Sofer

To: Rabbi Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avraham Abush

Description

The responsum addresses a request from rabbis in Zemplin to permit a husband to divorce his wife against her will or marry another, based on her being a 'moredet' (rebellious wife), her having a physical defect, and her bad character.

Source: Shu"t Chasam Sofer CM §203

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