Chaim Shapiro married his wife, Devorah Leah, in August, 2005. They have been separated since November, 2022 and civilly divorced since July, 2024.

 

Chaim is refusing to give Devorah Leah a get, leaving her an agunah. Get-refusal is domestic abuse.

 

A seruv (order of contempt) was issued against Chaim from the Vaad HaRabonim of Queens. 

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