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Is a husband's addressing his wife over the phone as "mother of the children," with the intention of reconciliation, after having divorced her in absentia, considered a valid legal return?

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Divorce and revocation (of divorce) are valid without the wife's knowledge. It is recommended to have witnesses for the revocation. Revocation can occur through word or action. A verbal revocation is either explicit, requiring no intention, or implicit, requiring intention, such as saying: "You are with me as you were," or "You are my wife," with the intention of revocation. However, a husband addressing his wife as "mother of the children" does not constitute a revocation, even if he intended it, because this phrase does not carry the meaning of revocation.

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