If a husband says to his mother, "I will divorce my wife," does the divorce take effect?
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The husband's statement to his mother, "I will divorce my wife," is merely a promise of divorce. A promise does not constitute a divorce, and fulfilling it is not obligatory. Therefore, the wife remains under his marital bond unless the husband actualizes this promise.
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