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#In cases where the marriage is preventing other mitzvos from being performed (e.g. not having children because the marriage has been incapable of producing any for over 10 years) | #In cases where the marriage is preventing other mitzvos from being performed (e.g. not having children because the marriage has been incapable of producing any for over 10 years) | ||
#Where there is a mitzvah for the couple to divorce (e.g. if the marriage was prohibited according to halacha but they married anyway)<ref>Even though one does not technically have to obtain a heter according to strict halacha, the minhag is to obtain one anyhow. (Shu"t Chasam Sofer Even HaEzer 1:3) C</ref> | #Where there is a mitzvah for the couple to divorce (e.g. if the marriage was prohibited according to halacha but they married anyway)<ref>Even though one does not technically have to obtain a heter according to strict halacha, the minhag is to obtain one anyhow. (Shu"t Chasam Sofer Even HaEzer 1:3) C</ref> | ||
#If the wife refuses to follow fundamental religious practices or verbally abuses, berates or embarrasses her husband in an extreme fashion. | #If the wife refuses to follow fundamental religious practices or verbally abuses, berates or embarrasses her husband in an extreme fashion.<ref>Beis Shmuel and Chelkas Mechokek, Even HaEzer 119:4. See also Shu"t Minchas Asher 2:77, Yevamos 63.</ref> | ||
=One Last Thought= | =One Last Thought= |