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The ketuba is a central part of the marriage agreement that exists between husband and wife.
Thus, any agreement that the couple makes between themselves that does not contradict the Torah should be valid.
Nevertheless, there are situations where either spouse may violate the marriage agreement to such an extent that the courts will insist that the marriage be undone.
In such cases, it is the individual who is perceived to be at fault who is punished.
We explore the quality of marriage in different traditions and power and boundaries in the haredi marriages.