Is it permitted to write legal documents on Chol HaMoed?
Synopsis
Many categories of legal documents may be written on Chol HaMoed, including contracts of betrothal, division agreements, bills of divorce, wills, gifts, loan documents with conditions, and various legal instruments necessary for transfers of property and rights.
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