In
Zalik v. Zalik, (BC Sup. Ct., Dec. 31, 2014), a British Columbia (Canada) trial court rejected a claim brought by a husband in a divorce proceeding seeking damages from his wife for her breach of their
Ketubah (Jewish marriage contract). The breach cited by the husband was a failure to maintain a lifetime marriage. The court held that if the
Ketubah contains a religious obligation to maintain a lifetime marriage, that obligation is inconsistent with the parties legal rights under Canada's
Divorce Act.
Metro News reports on the decision.