Under Jewish divorce law only a man can commence a divorce action. Orthodox communities follow this law strictly and only recognize a divorce action if it is begun by the husband. Conservative and Reform Jewish communities feel that although the Talmud says it is the husband who must commence the Get (sefer k'ritot), the wife may begin the process of the Get by convening a rabbinical court (beit din).
...Source: About.com Divorce Support
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