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#If the kallah was previously married, her status should be noted as Matrachta instead of besulta so people should not be mistaken in thinking she is allowed to marry a Kohen.<ref>Rama, Even HaEzer 66:11</ref> For a widow, the world Almanata | #If the kallah was previously married, her status should be noted as Matrachta instead of besulta so people should not be mistaken in thinking she is allowed to marry a Kohen.<ref>Rama, Even HaEzer 66:11</ref> For a widow, the world Almanata | ||
#If the Kallah is not a | #If the Kallah is not a virgin, there are a variety of opinions as to how to notate this status instead of the word besulta. Options include beu'lah, arusa, or as is the common practice, isisa (איתתא).<ref>In such a case, the value of the kesubah can be still raised to 200 zuz, as the husband can obligate himself to as high of a value as he wants provided it is above the halachic standard, which in this case would be 100 zuz. (Shu"t Chasam Sofer Even HaEzer 133)</ref><ref>Sefer Kesuba K'hilchasa recommends the language isisa and this is the common practice.</ref> | ||
#If the kallah is a giyoret, the language giyurta or isisa is used instead of betulta. | #If the kallah is a giyoret, the language giyurta or isisa is used instead of betulta. | ||
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==What happens if the Kesuba is misplaced?== | ==What happens if the Kesuba is misplaced?== | ||
# If a couple happens to misplace their Kesuba (and has no idea where it could be) <ref> Rav Chaim Kanievsky and Rav Wosner pasken that if the couple knows it is in the house, but unsure where in the house it is located, it is not considered halachically lost. </ref>, it is prohibited for them to live together until another one (a Kesuba D'irkasa) is completed and signed. | |||
#If a couple happens to misplace their Kesuba (and has no idea where it could be) <ref>Rav Chaim Kanievsky and Rav Wosner pasken that if the couple knows it is in the house, but unsure where in the house it is located, it is not considered halachically lost. </ref>, it is prohibited for them to live together until another one (a Kesuba D'irkasa) is completed and signed. | |||
==Further Reading== | ==Further Reading== | ||
